Have you organised or experienced a liferal? If so, I'd love to hear and share your story with others. Simply email me; you can be anonymous if you wish. Once I get enough responses, I’ll collate them in a book and send a free copy to each contributor. Here are some of the responses I’ve received so far:
I am a Palliative Care Nurse in Ballarat. Part of my position is to teach and educate nurses on death and dying and the journey that it takes people on. What an incredible honour it is to be there when someone leaves this world. In my job I have seen...Read Full Story »
Jade Odgers, Coordinator, Grampians Regional Palliative Care Team
I celebrated my 42nd birthday and decided to make it a day I would remember.
My 12-year relationship that had ended 18 months earlier did not allow me to enjoy such delights.
I invited my six dearest, oldest, most-treasured friends to my home for lunch.
The table was prepared with...Read Full Story »
Helen Robinett, Director, www.imagequest.com.au
A new word in my vocabulary which I hope to use often. The Web page was truly moving, honest and reflective.
A favourite liferal experience for me occurred several years ago when I attended a 90th birthday party for a very special lady and many of us spoke and shared... Read Full Story »
Val
I really like the word liferal, it embraces wonderful thoughts of caring and sharing, and taking the time to appreciate relationships. I will certainly add it to my vocabulary.
However, I find that at this moment when I am trying to get my living wakes celebrations into the public psyche...
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Melissa Jacob, Founder, www.theceremonystore.com
For my birthday I decided to hold a ‘high tea’ at my house with some dear friends. Each was asked to bring a quote/saying that had inspired them during their lives.
The ten of us took turns sharing our quotes and why they were important to us, while munching ... Read Full Story »
Marie Farrugia, Director, www.timeforyou.com.au
A few years ago at my friend Justin’s 30th, I initiated a liferal and asked the gathering to speak about what they liked/loved about Justin and what they enjoyed about the friendship. Justin still talks about how special that moment was for him...Read Full Story »
Sarah Flenley, Operations & Audience Development Manager, www.jute.com.au
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