Dear Friends,
Our illuminate Speaker Series officially kicked off last week with Roshi Joan Halifax. What an honor to have her address our audience and bring such meaningful perspective to such a difficult time. The idea of maintaining our integrity during times of suffering, which was her general theme, is so relatable right now. We are most challenged to be our better selves when the world seems to be collapsing around us. Our character and who we are is most apparent and "true" in bad times rather than good, as we have all heard. One thought that Roshi Joan Halifax shared that particularly stood out for me is that "when we cause suffering to others or to ourselves our integrity is violated...When we alleviate the suffering of others or of ourselves our integrity is affirmed." Such important words to remember. Event moderator, Radhule Weininger, presented audience questions that focused on anxieties we are all feeling due to COVID-19, civil unrest, and the upcoming election. Joan addressed questions about maintaining our integrity while interacting with those who do not share our views and connecting with the humanity in everyone. She talked about turning negative feelings into positive action and that for specific social change to happen, we need a certain level of moral outrage which then translates into action and joining other like-minded voices. Her timing in sharing her messages was absolutely perfect and I know that our audience came away with new ways to think about and manage the times we are in. We hope you will join us for our next wonderful speaker, Frank Ostaseski, on Wednesday, November 18th. Please read below on how to register.
Be well,
David Selberg
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Please join us
Wednesday, November 18 at
6:00 PM PDT
as we are joined by Frank Ostaseski.
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Frank Ostaseski is an internationally respected Buddhist teacher and visionary cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute.
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In Frank Ostaseski's presentation titled, "Grief - A Path to Wholeness," he explores our cultural habit to manage grief and the importance in the healing process of allowing the constellation of responses to loss. Together, we see how the pain of loss can be be embraced and gradually released.
Frank Ostaseski has lectured at Harvard Medical School, the Mayo Clinic, leading corporations like Google and Apple Inc., and teaches at major spiritual centers around the globe. Frank is the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Humanities Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
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The event is FREE and open to the community, but registration is required.
SIMULTANEA AL ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE
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Join us as this series continues with Frank Ostaseski on Wednesday, November 18th. Then moving into 2021, Katy Butler in January, Sharon Salzberg in February, Dr. BJ Miller in March, Dr. Sunita Puri in April, and Jenée Johnson in May. The remainder of the 2021 Speaker Series will be announced in the coming months. To learn more and to register for these free virtual events, please visit: www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries.
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illuminate Speaker Series Sponsorships are Available!
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Join us for our Virtual Learn @ Lunch! |
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Are you curious about how different religions and cultures deal with end-of-life issues?
Join us for a continuation of our virtual Learn at Lunch Series. Each session will feature a leader from a different religious tradition to address death and dying. Each will review common concerns, beliefs and rituals around end-of-life issues and practices within their tradition.
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Friday, November 20, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Rev. Gary Koan Janka Ordained Zen Priest and Authorized Zen Teacher and Nancy Halyard Former Nurse Practitioner and Certified Meditation Teacher
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Join us via Zoom Meeting!
Meeting ID: 610 723 1831
Passcode: Hospice
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Did you miss our Virtual Learn @ Lunch with Rev. Fr. Pedro J Lopez? You are now able to watch all Learn @ Lunch presentations on HSB's website.
Click on the video below to watch.
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Mi Vida, Mi Voz brinda información sobre recursos comunitarios disponibles en español y ingles durante este tiempo de COVID-19.
Visite nuestra página web a menudo para mantenerse al día con los recursos disponibles. Estamos agregando nueva información diariamente.
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Mi Vida, Mi Voz provides information on community resources available in Spanish and English during this time of COVID-19.
Please visit their website often to keep up-to-date with available resources. They are adding new information daily.
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During this uncertain time, you may feel pulled to get your financial affairs in order. HSB can help. |
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Now might feel like a good time to sort out your will or estate plan. An estate plan is helpful for everyone, but it can be confusing to know how to begin. Hospice of Santa Barbara's own Judy Goodbody can help you get started.
Judy is a registered Tax Preparer who has been helping people with tax and estate planning for 25 years. This free service is available to all HSB volunteers, clients, donors, staff, or anyone in the community who needs help.
In observance of physical distancing practices, Judy will be available over the phone or through the secure video chat service Zoom. Contact Judy Goodbody for your free and confidential assistance at (805) 770-7119 or jgoodbody@hospiceofsb.org.
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Thank you to all who "attended" Compassionate Care of Carpinteria's The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event on Wednesday, October 7th.
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We raised over $38,000 to support people who are struggling with grief and illness in the community of Carpinteria.
A special thank you to Keynote Speaker, Sam Dudley, Event Emcees, all of our sponsors, attendees, and event steering committee for making our
The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event hugely successful!
If you missed The Light Shines Ahead Virtual Event or would like to share our recording, please click on the video below.
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Thank you for all that you do to support our work!
It is a remarkable privilege to witness the difference we make for those we serve on a daily basis. It is only through your generosity that we can accomplish all that we do and will in the future.
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Phone: (805) 563-8820
Fax: (805) 563-8821
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