Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Elisabeth Kübler-Rosswas a Swiss-American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies and the author of the groundbreaking book On Death and Dying, where she first discussed her theory of the five stages of grief...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPsychologist
Date of Birth8 July 1926
CountryUnited States of America
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When we grow older and begin to realize that our omnipotence is really not so omnipotent, that our strongest wishes are not powerful enough to make the impossible possible, the fear that we have contributed to the death of a loved one diminishes - and with it, the guilt.
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Our only purpose in life is growth.
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Death is the final stage of growth in this life. There is no total death. Only the body dies. The self or the spirit, or whatever you may wish to label it, is eternal. You may interpret this in any way that makes you comfortable.
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We are living in a time of uncertainty, anxiety, fear, and despair. It is essential that you become aware of the light, power, and strength within each of you, and that you learn to use those inner resources in service of your own and others' growth.
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For years, I have been stalked by a bad reputation. Actually, I have been pursued by people who have regarded me as the 'Death and Dying' Lady. They believe that having spent more than three decades in research into death and life after death qualifies me as an expert on the subject. I think they miss the point.
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I only believe in what I see and hear with my own eyes and ears.
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Any natural, normal human being, when faced with any kind of loss, will go from shock all the way through acceptance.
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If people would get in touch with their spirits, they would be able to heal, emotionally and physically.
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We often assume that if we are good people we will not suffer the ills of the world.
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Death is not painful. It is the most beautiful experience you will have.
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The truth does not need to be defended.
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Love is really the only thing we can possess, keep with us, and take with us.
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I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is no death the way we understood it. The body dies, but not the soul.
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We're put here on Earth to learn our own lessons. No one can tell you what your lessons are; it is part of your personal journey to discover them. On these journeys we may be given a lot, or just a little bit, of the things we must grapple with, but never more than we can handle.