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The Luminist
Shining a light on death, grief, and loss to help us console better, suffer less, and live more vibrant lives.
created by sue deagle
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Renewed sight is the hero’s last loving gift to those left behind.
bruce springsteen
In 2016, my husband of 18 years died of a heart attack. Mike was 50, in great shape, peaking in his career, and absolutely adored by our two children. Even saying I was torn to shreds is an understatement. But since then… I have rebuilt my life with a profound sense of wonder and awe. With an aliveness that I had previously deemed a fairytale, similar to Santa Claus.
Don’t get me wrong — I’d do crazy things to get Mike back. But I can’t deny that his death transformed my life into something breathtaking. Not the substance of my life — my children lost their father after all — but the quality of it. The depth and meaning and richness of it.
Which is why I created The Luminist… because I know I’m not an exception or an outlier. I know this kind of transformation is possible for others, maybe everyone! If this kind of living calls to you — one that is bursting at the seams with love and connection and wonder — join me in this bold conversation about what death can teach us about life.
Grief does not change you... It reveals you.
John Green
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It turns out many of us fear something more than dying — we fear not living.
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#3: What are we actually afraid of?
Death, and what we fear most about death, wipes false truths from our eyes – it makes it abundantly clear what we actually care about versus what we think we should care about.
Imagining leaving our loved ones (because of something deeply idiotic we did) behind teaches us maturity. Teaches us to hold both the 30,000-ft perspective of generations to come and the effervescent impermanence of this moment, together, in your open hands.
Are there other fears that come to mind? Other reasons to take life by the reins, embracing the little control we actually have, and make the most of it – guided by our own values and priorities?
The Luminist is a Community
The Luminist would be nothing without the input and impact of YOU. I did not create this platform to live behind a screen without human interaction… I founded it with the intention of generating more real-life conversations!
And it not just about death and loss… My topics of interest vary greatly, but they all have one thing in common: they’re all about helping audiences live happier and more vibrant lives — at work, with family, and through hardship.
So if you have an event, a podcast, a summit in the US or on the other side of the world that you’d like me to be a part of, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Other Popular Luminist Posts
#1: Why talking about grief and loss really matters.
And where to begin without freaking out your friends and family — and yourself.
#4: Console better.
The profound power of bearing witness, sharing stories, and asking questions.
#6: The radiance in dailiness.
Grief taught me to see the magic in the “ordinary”. Let me show you an easier way.
Console better, suffer less, and live a more vibrant life.
