The Journey Into Spirit: A Pagan's Perspective on Death, Dying & Bereavement

by Kristoffer Hughes

Overview

The Journey Into Spirit is a guide to death and the mysterious world beyond. Join renowned Druid priest Kristoffer Hughes as he explores the three realms of existence—the realm of necessity, the realm of spirit, and the realm of infinity—and illuminates the essence of grief, mourning, and spiritual continuation. Challenging many status quo beliefs about the afterlife, this book provides exercises, meditations, rituals, and thought-provoking questions designed to bring you on a journey of discovery through the most profound of all human transitions.

Filled with insight and practical guidance, The Journey Into Spirit shows how to honor family and friends in spirit, discover life-affirming aspects of every state of existence, and move beyond the fear that surrounds death.

2015 COVR Award Winner for Reincarnation, Death and Dying Books

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738744025
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	09/08/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	312
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Kristoffer Hughes (Wales) is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Mount Haemus Scholar, and a member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He is a teacher, writer, workshop leader, and guest speaker at Pagan conferences, camps, and festivals throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Hughes has also contributed to Welsh and English television and radio.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Author’s note

Introduction

ANTE MORTEM                                                                                                                                                  

PART 1 - The Realm of Necessity

The Circle of Abred                                                                                                                                                          

The Call of the Reaper                                                                                                                                                  

Nain’s Story – First Loss                                                                                                                                               

Approaching the Halls of the Dead                                                                                                                      

Haydn’s Story – When life is too much to bear                                                                          

PART 2 - The Realm of Spirit

The Circle of Gwynvyd                                                                                                                                 

The Path of Pain and Feeling                                                                                                                                    

The Seasons of Grief                                                                                                                                                      

Dad’s Story – Unwilling to Die                                                                                                               

Swimming in Spirit                                                                                                                                                          

Being Spirit                                                                                                                                                                           

Myfanwy’s Story – The Acceptance of Death                                                                                                 

PART 3 - The Realm of Infinity

The Circle of Ceugant                                                                                                                                                    

Towards Infinity

The Mystery of Divinity                                                                                                                              

Rachel’s Story – Seeing through tragedy                                                                                                          

Reaching for the Soul’s Meaning                                                                                                                           

Millie’s Story – Losing an Animal Companion

PART 4 – As the Last Leaf Falls - Preparation, Practice and Ritual

A Vigil for the Dying

Preparation of the Body

Peter’s Story – Funeral for a Druid

Saying Goodbye

Samhain – Days of the Dead

The Feast for the Assembly of the Dead

Grave Minding

Samhain Ritual

Honouring the Ancient and Fallen Dead

POST MORTEM                                                                                                                                                 

Glossary                                                                                                                                                                                 

Bibliography

Acknowledgements