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Death and Tea

Ryvyn

About Ryvyn

Ryvyn has worked in Elder Law For 15 years, she also serves as Life Care Coordinator and death doula for firm clients. Strangely she is also a medium, paranormal investigator and a 1st Degree Gardnerian.

All Posts by Ryvyn

Preparing for Imbolc as an Initiation

Imbolc, ancient and green. Sparkling with glimmers of light, tipped in frost;... read more


Dealing with Chronic Pain

How I wish I had a perfect answer to this! I think... read more


Polishing Your Silver and Your Soul

This holiday season has turned out to be more special than I... read more


How Does Your Faith Celebrate Winter Solstice?

Once upon a time, most humans used to sleep in two shifts,... read more


9 Simple, Everyday Spiritual Practice Ideas

Start Your Day with Happiness The alarm is going off, you’re blinking... read more


Five Beliefs Stoics Have About Death

According to a 2017 article on pewresearch.com by Michael Lipka and Claire... read more


A Planned Death

Most people cannot wrap their minds around planning to leave this life... read more


Hail the Traveler

I recently fell down a rabbit hole when I became entranced by... read more


What Will They Find After You're Dead?

Imagine you have just passed away from some unforeseen, traumatic event.  Scenario... read more


You're Not Getting Out Alive!

Prepare to Die The Stoics believed that having an awareness of death... read more



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