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Deaths in Karmic Batches

Written by Rachel Dacus January 24, 2017November 9, 2017

I’ve read that when people reincarnate, they may do so in batches, sticking together for their progressive learning. I find the idea mostly pleasing. But I hadn’t thought about how that might call for group exits. This fall-winter has knocked me on the head with two deaths. First my beloved brother (my only sibling) on […]

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My brother’s art and service created a beautiful life

Written by Rachel Dacus October 21, 2016November 9, 2017

This week I lost my dearest brother, David Abramson, one of the kindest, gentlest people I will ever know. Sixty-four years was not nearly enough to be connected, so I’m sure we’ll meet again in the next rooms of existence. Among the several arts he pursued — visual and culinary as well — was the […]