Shall we Talk about Death?
Dr. Alfredo Sfeir-Younis's article, Shall we Talk about Death?, confronts the profound societal taboo surrounding mortality, advocating for a critical shift from fear-driven ignorance to informed, spiritual acceptance. The work, framed within his broader perspective on human consciousness and well-being, asserts that the widespread fear of death is rooted in cultural conditioning, which obstructs essential emotional and spiritual preparation for the dying process and the enhancement of consciousness. Sfeir-Younis emphasizes that a formal, open dialogue, supported by community structures, contemplation of karma, and education, is necessary to foster a healthier relationship with death as an integral and enriching part of the life cycle, ultimately promoting greater individual exploration and alleviating fear.
