Death is something that will happen in each one of our lives, yet we dismiss it and tend to avoid it. Are people scared? Do they not think about it? Or is it one of those melancholy subjects that no one wants to hear?
I was eager to hear this session, yes, I know what 22 year old female wants to hear about dying? But the truth is, it will happen. Maybe not today or tomorrow but it certainly will happen one day. Anyway, as I was walking to the VAC I noticed many older people lining up for this session. Men and women in there 40's, 50's, 60's and here I was.
Entering the session I was feeling excitement, I must admit the session was full! As it began the audience were greeted with the lovely Sue Gillett interviewing Dr Leah Kaminsky. Dr Leah had a very brilliant way of interacting with the audience, she used anecdotes about her own life and her Jewish faith, and spoke in such an engaging way where the audience was in awe. She discussed her book "We're All Going to Die" and how its about learning to confront death and facing your fears. Through this, its looking at life more authentically and fearlessly, coming to terms and accepting that death will come, but embracing and appreciating life.
I loved the way she spoke about her book in such a passionate and exciting way. She summed up her book saying "I can't go on, I will go on". Alarm bells went off in my head, because its so realistic and true. Everyone goes through many ups and downs through their life, with positive and negative aspects. We have to continue to remember to get back up and continue to try and embrace life in every shape and form. Life isn't meant to be perfect, its meant to be imperfect and I think thats an element that many people forget. THANK YOU LEAH!
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| Sue Gillett interviewing Dr Leah Kaminsky in the session "We're All Going to Die" |
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