Death is the great unifying event in life that includes all people in a common reality. The simple truth, that most of us fear death and would rather not talk or think about it, points to a collective shadow that is rich with potential for transformation.

What are the consequences of remaining in denial of this inevitability for individuals, culture and nature during this evolutionary shift?

What are the benefits of looking nakedly into loss and death as a natural part of life and the cycle of creation?

Can we recognize the potential for embracing life and each other with more compassion, appreciation, creativity and wonder in times of chaos and change?

The Tapestry Initiative, as a transformational media company, recognizes that we are part of a web life that is always in flux. Our intention as social artists and spiritual practitioners is to share the stories and wisdom of people who are working directly with death, change and transformation in various ordinary and extraordinary ways.

The work of transforming a fear of death into an appreciation for life does not have to wait until the time of an actual terminal illness. Death will come without warning for each of us, and paradoxically, living with this truth can unleash the magic that lies within every moment of our precious lives.