The Last Ecstasy of Life

A guide to the sacred stages of the death and dying process viewed through the eyes of a Celtic anam-áire

Preface
Introduction

Chapter I -- The Story Begins

The Long Journey into Embodiment
The Auric Body
The Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
Creating and Re-creating Ourselves
The Field of Consciousness
The Universal Heart in Life and at Death
God as Personality: A Who God
Shadowed Self
Earth/Ego Mind and Soul
Source or Core Aspect of Self Is Soul
Alchemy of Integration
Questions to Explore

Chapter II -- The Elements Leave the Body

What Happens to the Cells?
The Earth Element Dissolves
The Fire Element
The Water Element and the Death Hormone
The Air Element
Space
Psycho-Spiritual Pain at Death
The Dissolution of the Material Body
Soul Release Blessing
Philosophy on the Phenomenon of Dying
The Astral Body
Questions to Explore

Chapter III -- Healing the Family Tree

Root Problems Affect the Whole Tree
The Reptilian Brain
Enlightenment Manifested Physiologically
Questions to Explore

Chapter IV -- The Last Ecstasy

Tantra and Sacred Sexuality
Dying: As Natural as Birthing
Extreme Unction: The Last Rites
The Final Ecstasy: The Soul Prepares to Leave
Aíte after Death
Consciousness and Organ Donation
Dying as Preparation for Further Living
The Devotion of an Anam-Áire
Questions to Explore

Chapter V -- Questions and Answers

Postscript

Celtic Blessings and Poems

Glossary
Acknowledgements
About the Author