Comments on: Terry Pratchett: Why stop trusting a doctor who has the power to kill you? http://www.persephonearbour.com/terry-pratchett-why-stop-trusting-a-doctor-who-has-the-power-to-kill-you/ Conscious Ageing – the grand adventure? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:52:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Persephone Arbour http://www.persephonearbour.com/terry-pratchett-why-stop-trusting-a-doctor-who-has-the-power-to-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-5841 Persephone Arbour Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:38:03 +0000 http://www.persephonearbour.com/?p=1256#comment-5841 Thank you for that Jackie. Yes, this is, without a doubt, a huge question for all of us. It is easy to write and talk about it – but when actually faced with a decision about someone else’s life, maybe not quite so easy. However, for my own life, I hope I am given the opportunity to end it with as much contentment as Terry Pratchett describes – wonderful. You can link to the videos that Jackie is talking about <a href="http://www.persephonearbour.com/terry-prattchett-lecture-shaking-hands-with-death/" rel="nofollow">here</a> Persephone Thank you for that Jackie. Yes, this is, without a doubt, a huge question for all of us. It is easy to write and talk about it – but when actually faced with a decision about someone else’s life, maybe not quite so easy. However, for my own life, I hope I am given the opportunity to end it with as much contentment as Terry Pratchett describes – wonderful.

You can link to the videos that Jackie is talking about here

Persephone

]]> By: Jackie Deakin http://www.persephonearbour.com/terry-pratchett-why-stop-trusting-a-doctor-who-has-the-power-to-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-5840 Jackie Deakin Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:35:40 +0000 http://www.persephonearbour.com/?p=1256#comment-5840 Hi Persephone, I did happen to stumble across this lecture on TV and although I missed the beginning I was enthralled and was swept along with the eloquence and beauty of his words. I do incorporate the subject of euthansia in my talks, just to bring the question into the arena and it often provokes a very "pro" response. Most nurses that I know already have a living Will stating not to be resuscitated or kept alive artificially. These are front line staff who know a thing or two about the dying process. From my own personal point of view I do wonder if I would actually have the courage to give the final instruction in the case of my own, now elderly, parents or loved one. There have been cases where people have been in comas for 20 odd years and then suddenly recovered. Although these are few and far between, the mere fact that that can happen raises some doubts about "what is the right thing". Looking at the bigger picture and in particular soul purpose, part of my belief system includes the fact that there are so many people now choosing to come into this life time with a view to experiencing Alzheimers. Part of the reason behind that must be to raise mass consciousness, bringing euthanasia into the public arena. Just a personal thought but it seems to make sense. I did think that Tony Robinson made a lovely speech on behalf of Terry Pratchett. I noticed a lot of the audience were visibly moved during and after the session. Much love Jackie Hi Persephone,
I did happen to stumble across this lecture on TV and although I missed the beginning I was enthralled and was swept along with the eloquence and beauty of his words. I do incorporate the subject of euthansia in my talks, just to bring the question into the arena and it often provokes a very “pro” response. Most nurses that I know already have a living Will stating not to be resuscitated or kept alive artificially. These are front line staff who know a thing or two about the dying process. From my own personal point of view I do wonder if I would actually have the courage to give the final instruction in the case of my own, now elderly, parents or loved one. There have been cases where people have been in comas for 20 odd years and then suddenly recovered. Although these are few and far between, the mere fact that that can happen raises some doubts about “what is the right thing”.

Looking at the bigger picture and in particular soul purpose, part of my belief system includes the fact that there are so many people now choosing to come into this life time with a view to experiencing Alzheimers. Part of the reason behind that must be to raise mass consciousness, bringing euthanasia into the public arena. Just a personal thought but it seems to make sense. I did think that Tony Robinson made a lovely speech on behalf of Terry Pratchett. I noticed a lot of the audience were visibly moved during and after the session.

Much love
Jackie

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