Adult Workshops in June
WRITING YOUR LAST LETTER BEFORE YOU DIE:
7 Things you must not forget to say
We often think about how to pass on our material possessions when we die, but it is even more enduring to pass on our stories and our values. Stanford doctor VJ Periyakoil founded the Stanford Friends and Family Letter project to help us banish regrets that we didn’t talk about what is most important to us. Her team created a “Last Letter” template that people can use to communicate to their families and friends with 7 “Life Review Tasks”.
- Acknowledge the important people in your life.
- Remember treasured moments from your life.
- Apologize to those you love if you have hurt them.
- Forgive those who love you if they have hurt you.
- Express your gratitude for all the love and care you have received.
- Tell your friends and family how much you love them.
- Take a moment to say “Goodbye”.
After services on June 4 and June 25, The Rev. Karin White will lead one-hour workshops to get us started on writing our last letters — and then putting them on file at the church so that they can be shared with loved ones at the appropriate times. If you would like to get started sooner, begin to jot down your thoughts and share them with your loved ones now. You’ll be glad you did.
Questions? Contact Karin by email at karinreedwhite@ gmail.com.