Here is a guidebook for increasing awareness about the process of transition that we call dying. Dying is a very natural part of life, and is simply the transformation from our human form back to our eternal spiritual essence. Our transition is the journey we take in consciousness as we leave our human form and life behind. We have the sleep of forgetfulness when we transition into the physical world and the clarity of awakened consciousness when we transition back home.

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience."
~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Various religions that base their views on ancient texts and beliefs, describe what may or may not happen at death, what rituals should be administered, how to care for the body, etc. But many people now believe that near-death experience reports provide us with a new perspective on dying that offers greater opportunity for the evolution of consciousness. Many of those religious rituals may still be included as part of this practice as each person will design his or her own journey.

"The principle purpose of dream meditation is to train oneself in such a way that, even during the dream state, the individual can actually experience what is known as the Clear Light."
~The Dalai Lama

This handbook offers practical ways to help people live this life free from the fear of death and raise their consciousness so they have more options during their transition process. The practices offered can become a daily routine; a weekly experience while attending the church, synagogue or temple of your choice; part of your meditation or yoga practice; or a cool down after aerobics. The practices may be customized so they work with your lifestyle, your schedule, and your beliefs.

These practices may be used for individual personal and spiritual growth of consciousness, or a minister, spiritual counselor or holistic practitioner may want to study this method and offer classes or private sessions. A person may practice this method on their own, or gather a group of family and friends together to support each other while learning about this practice and other end-of-life options.

The book is written for the dying person and their designated transition guide to help them have all the important conversations, answer all the important questions, wrap up unfinished business, complete their bucket list, and develop a compassionate practice of conscious dying so when that time comes they are able to consciously experience a beautiful, peaceful transition to the other side.

This book is also written for those who have accepted that death is part of life and there are things one can do to prepare for the journey. As with any other journey, it goes best when plans are made well ahead of time and everything is taken care of before you leave. The process of accepting death and letting go of the physical involves opening to the spiritual nature of our lives-- forgiveness, expressing love and gratitude.

This is how we can peacefully live the time we have left and what we turn to in the days and hours before we gently slip out of our bodies and reunite with our loved ones on the other side. This book gives a family a process to go through together when old age or a terminal illness becomes the focus of attention. It gives the person doing the dying a roadmap and a guide to the wonders that await us on the other side of the veil.