I am a Jewish chaplain in NJ. I have worked with the elderly for the past 15 years. My goal is to share some of my thoughts on spirituality and chaplaincy. I have spent much of my career working in Hospice.
The World of Pastoral and Spiritual Care
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I really like your content and plan to read each of your posts. To live is to die, a natural cycle – that is not to be feared.
Very true. Yet the fear is not death but rather it is a fear of loss of self as we know it in this life.
That is so true, the fear of losing the self that is the personality portion of who we think we are and also there is a bit of a control factor too I believe.
There is discussion in the literature about the control factor being the “self.” The “self” is afraid of non-being. Most mystical traditions indicate a need to negate the self to reach outside of our finite boundaries.
Do you have some literature that you can recommend as first steps in thinking about this?
Hi Rabbi, I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in pastoral care and I am always looking to find innovative ways to incorporate the Jewish voice. Glad I found your blog very inspired!
Kol tov,
Rho Sutton
I haven’t seen in blog posts in a couple months, everything ok Rabbi?
Pastor Josh
Its all good. I have just been busy with work and family. Thanks for asking. It is a good reminder to find time for writing more.
Rabbi, I’ve missed your blogs. I assume busyness in life again? At least I hope. Blessings to you, your ministry, and family