How do you live, knowing that death is guaranteed?

DEATH IN MIND...

DEATH IN MIND...

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Death and Donuts

~ A Monday morning death cafe ~ third Monday of every month in Hillsborough, NC

A poster with light green background features a steaming cup of coffee with a skull design on it, a plate with a cinnamon roll, coffee beans, and a spoon. Text reads: 'Life is short. Please plan a small donation for the use of snow foundation gathering space. Let’s eat donuts! 9 am - 3rd Monday every month.'
A poster advertising an event called 'Death and Donuts' at 133 E King St, Hillsborough, at The Snow Approach. The poster features a stylized skull holding a chocolate donut with sprinkles. It lists topics for discussion about death, including openness, fears, perspectives, options for body disposition, end-of-life decisions, reflection, and talking about death.

2026: March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17 (cancelled), September 21, October 21, November 19th, No D&D in December

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Death and Donuts Newsletters

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Things worth thinking about

Contemplations at inspired intervals. Ideas that have come up based on conversations, readings, learning, coursework and more.

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Befriend Your Fears Coaching

One Time Coaching

Just one session can bring major transformation in how you’re feeling and taking action. Knowing yourself and how you are being held back by your inner critic and how to recognize when your fear is driving your actions can be foundational for your future.

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If you want to continue working with your fears, identifying the impacts of fear in your life, acknowledging fear in your body, how your body is storing those intense feelings, and how to release their energy in positive ways, a multi-session package is for you.

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Books and other Recommendations

A bookshelf filled with books behind a sign that reads 'Living and Dying. What books are on your 2026 reading list?' in a library setting.
Green sign with brown border listing books from a friend, titled 'Book List,' including titles about living, love loss, motherhood, and stress of loss, set against bookshelves with books in the background.
A green book list titled 'Book List for Living and Dying' with titles like 'Briefly Perfectly Human,' 'Being Mortal,' 'Die Wise,' 'A Beginners Guide to the End,' 'From here to Eternity,' 'Death Poems,' 'Japanese Death Poems,' and 'Tear Soup,' surrounded by a wooden bookshelf with books.
A black spiral-bound notebook with the word 'PLAN:' written on it in light blue, placed on a bright yellow background accompanied by a white pen. Picture to inspire ideas around creating a plan for your death.

Checklist coming soon!

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Journal Prompts: Get clear on living with Death in Mind
More book information at the bottom of the newsletter page

Resources and Items of Interest