Jean Luis Borges, an Argentine literary giant born in 1899, excelled in fiction, essays, and poetry, exploring deep connections to and fascination with the dynamics of being.

306 Hollywood, a film by Jonathan and Elan Bogarin, creatively explores memory, loss, and family through a magical realist lens. The siblings' documentary honors their grandmother, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.

Gallows humor, especially around death, offers a psychological distance that helps cope with morbid topics. For doctors, it can provide relief from grief, but must be used cautiously to avoid harm.

Bruce Wilson, a cardiologist turned hospice doctor, advocated for a cultural shift in how we view death, emphasizing its naturalness. After his own diagnosis, he embraced gratitude, finding peace in his end-of-life plans.

Stephen Jenkinson challenges modern culture’s avoidance of death, advocating for embracing mortality to fully live. He stresses rituals, interconnectedness, and leaving meaningful stories for future generations.

Catherine Panebianco's series No Memory is Ever Alone transforms old slides into a living memory. Tiny Inventions' animated short Negative Space explores the emotional bond between father and son.

Patricia Hampl reflects on the joys of aging in her New York Times essay, embracing the "third stage" of life. She finds that real life, beyond effort and accomplishment, reveals itself in simplicity and ease.

H.M. Leona's memoir You Are Where I Am reflects her resilience, exploring themes of love, loss, forgiveness, and redemption. Her story offers a soothing, impactful message for the world today.

In The Migration, filmmaker Ali Alvarez sets out to document the Monarch butterfly migration, discovering its connection to the Day of the Dead and its symbolic relationship with death, love, and remembrance.

Terminally ill patients use gallows humor to regain control and challenge death's power. By joking, they assert their participation in life, offering insight into the importance of palliative care in easing suffering.

Under Ice follows Johanna as she performs a death-defying healing ritual, submerging herself in ice-cold water to heal a life-threatening leg injury. Her practice brings both physical and emotional healing.

Jason Silva explores life's impermanence in his "Shots of Awe" video, drawing on the wisdom of Rilke, Freud, and Dylan Thomas, urging us to embrace change and fight against entropy.

Jessie Williams, founder of Australia's Groundswell Project, advocates for a death-literate society where grief, loss, and dying are shared community experiences, focusing on compassion and connection.

A Flight to Remember Foundation, founded by Tom Davis, uses drones with live-feed cameras to virtually transport people, especially those in palliative care, to meaningful places, creating joyful, emotional journeys.

Teju Cole reflects on the death of his grandmother, Mama, in Nigeria, using photographs to grasp her loss. A photo of her in a funeral shroud evokes deep emotion, highlighting the power of memory and mourning.

In "We Remember," Wendy Saul reflects on the deaths of her parents, describing the emotions and routines of caregiving, grief, and the bittersweetness of their passing, balancing sadness with gratitude.

Poet Max Ritvo, a child genius with a natural creative power, was mentored by Lucie Brock-Broido, who helped guide his imagination while he battled cancer, passing away young but leaving a lasting legacy.

In What to Wear, Leah Garchik reflects on the significance of clothing in life and death. She recounts choosing outfits for her parents’ burials, honoring their unique styles and the desire to be remembered.

Sacred Death revisits a tale from Emile Zola’s The Sinful Priest, where Albine, heartbroken by a priest’s abandonment, orchestrates her tragic death by suffocating herself in flowers, an artistic homage to her sorrow.

Robert Bly encouraged Bruce Schneider to write daily, sharing wisdom from poet William Stafford. Their exchange deeply influenced Schneider's writing journey, strengthening the bond between father and son.