Death: The Reason to Live Life Fully
ABOUT THE GATHERING
Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it — a threshold, a teacher, a mirror.
In this half-day workshop, we invite you to gather in a spirit of reverence and curiosity as we turn gently toward one of life’s most profound passages. Through mindfulness, story, somatic presence, and deep listening, we’ll explore death not as something to fear, but as something that can illuminate the way we live.
Together, we will:
Sit with the mystery of impermanence
Meet the body’s wisdom in the face of fear and loss
Share personal and cultural narratives of dying
Practice presence — for ourselves, and for those we love
This is not a lecture, but a shared experience — a circle held by four guides from different paths:
Matt Condon, mindfulness teacher and former pastor
Sherry Burns, end-of-life doula and hospice volunteer
Dr. Jessie Tierney, physical therapist and trauma-sensitive yoga teacher
Tony Santelli, elder and visionary, transformed by a near-death encounter with COVID
Whether you are grieving, preparing, supporting others, or simply feeling the stirrings of a deeper inquiry — you are welcome here.
Come as you are. Bring your questions, your stories, your silence.
INVESTMENT
$50 love offering
If cost is prohibitive of your attendance, please come and bring what you can afford; we really want you to join us!
REGISTER
Pre-Register Here
Please pre-register to reserve your space. OK to pay in person on the day of the event — we look forward to seeing you!
PREPARATION
This is an in-person gathering.
Bring your water bottle and a snack.
Some snacks will be provided.
Chairs and back-jacks, cushions and blankets are available onsite, but if you have a favorite chair, you're welcome to bring it!