The Essence of Life and Death, Dying and Grief - Letting Go of the Egoic Self with Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Rabbi Rami Shapiro shares his insights on death, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of life. He reflects on his early awareness of death, the impact of losing loved ones, and the profound lessons learned from witnessing the dying process. Rabbi Rami emphasizes the importance of letting go of the egoic self and living by the golden rule, drawing from his experiences and teachings in both Judaism and other spiritual traditions. We explore the profound experiences of contemplative practices, the power of chanting, and the interconnectedness of all beings. We discuss the nature of sacredness, grounding practices amidst chaos, and the understanding that everything is a manifestation of the divine. The dialogue culminates in a reading meant for those transitioning from life, emphasizing love, compassion, and the eternal presence of the divine.LinksOne River Foundation (oneriverfoundation.org)Rabbi Rami serves as a contributing editor for Spirituality and Health magazine (spiritualityhealth.com)He writes the bi-weekly Substack Ask Rabbi Rami (rabbirami.substack.com). Matthew Ricard Book  - Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World - https://g.co/kgs/j8UW2ruThomas Keating - https://g.co/kgs/qw5cyhwSupport the showWe very much want to hear your thoughts. Please join us on Substack for our community chat.This podcast helps anyone dealing with loss. It can guide you with end-of-life planning and death-positive resources. Check out our introductory episode to learn more about Annalouiza, Wakil, and our vision/mission to normalize and destigmatize conversations about death, dying, grief, and loss.You can find us on SubStack, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and BlueSky. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one-on-one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at [email protected] want to be transparent that we use AI tools to help us with titles, show notes, editing, and introductions....