Living Fully, Dying Gracefully: Sah D’Simone’s Insight on Mortality and Connection
On this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Sah D'Simone, a trauma-informed spiritual teacher, to discuss grief through the story of his mother's end-of-life care. Sah explores the profound impact of facing mortality and embracing connection, highlighting how disconnection from our bodies and avoidance of death-related conversations lead to emotional isolation, with far-reaching consequences for individuals and society. By confronting our fear of death and prioritizing authentic, vulnerable relationships, we can live more fully, embracing all emotions—positive and negative.
Sah also delves into the transformative power of vulnerability and unconditional love, noting that these qualities can significantly impact how we experience both life and death. Drawing on his own experiences and spiritual practices, he advocates for rituals of unburdening to help individuals resolve lingering emotional conflicts. He points to the widespread issue of loneliness, especially in the elderly, and highlights the distressing reality of many people dying alone or disconnected from their loved ones. Ultimately, Sah encourages a deeper connection to our bodies, our emotions, and each other, noting that how we live directly shapes how we die, and that genuine connection is essential for both living a meaningful life and facing death with grace.
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qUOTES:
“We must face our own fear of mortality and realize that the more disconnected from our bodies we are, the less connected to the world around us we are.” –Sah D’Simone
“I urge us all to prioritize friendship, to prioritize connection, to realize that our need for connection isn’t something to be neglected.” –Sah D’Simone
“To have someone unconditionally love you and be open and vulnerable with you; it will change the course of your life.” –Sah D’Simone
Show Notes:
In this conversation, Sah D'Simone shares his transformative journey from the fashion industry to exploring spirituality and the concepts of death and dying. He discusses the importance of facing mortality, the role of rituals in the dying process, and the need for connection in end-of-life care. Sah emphasizes that living authentically and openly is crucial, as well as the dangers of the “good vibes only” mentality that can lead to loneliness and avoidance of difficult emotions.
Sah champions the importance of embracing our full humanity, including negatively-charged emotions that often go unacknowledged. He emphasizes the need for deep connections and the discomfort that comes with supporting others through grief, touching on the significance of friendship as a vital nutrient for well-being and the effects of chronic loneliness on the brain. Sah highlights the transformative power of vulnerability and unconditional love.
Takeaways
Facing mortality can reveal unfulfilled desires and emotions.
Rituals are essential in the dying process for closure.
Connection is vital in end-of-life care to combat loneliness.
Avoiding discussions about death can lead to isolation.
The 'good vibes only' mentality can hinder emotional authenticity.
Living authentically impacts how we face death.
Forgiveness is crucial for a peaceful transition.
We must learn to be uncomfortable with others' pain, and avoid making it about ourselves.
Chronic loneliness can enhance addiction receptors in the brain.
Connection is the antidote to addiction.
There is always a part of us that is at peace.
Our actions impact the collective consciousness.
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