Category: Think Again

Think Again: Senator Carrie Hamblen

9/26/2022

Carrie Hamblen discusses some of her personal life experiences, and some of the ethical, political and legislative considerations involved in the end-of-life process. Carrie shares about her painful loss of a personal friend to Parkinson's Disease - a friend who some years ago elected to let go of her own terminal, irreversible suffering but could not legally do so in her beloved New Mexico.

The laws governing end of life options in NM have been changed. Carrie gives us some candid insight into the persons and the legislative processes that have brought about the New Mexico End-of-Life Options

Think Again: Karen Zinn from the Neptune Society

9/19/2022

As we continue our "Mortality Monday" series, we have a conversation with Karen Zinn, a representative of "Neptune Society", an organization that provides pre-paid cremation services. She shares her experience and observations of people who've accepted having to face some of the most practical details that families must deal with when a loved one dies - and some of the challenges and rewards for individuals and families making these important decisions.

Karen talks about how some of us tend to relate to (or avoid relating to) death, and how denial can fuel our reluctance to address end of life details. She touches on how it's often the women in the family who are most ready, willing, and able to initiate the planning process. She points to the differences between older and younger folks in planning and preparing - and many other subtle and thought-provoking human elements of living and dying in the 21st Century.

Think Again: Fr. Gabriel Rochelle on Mortality

8/29/2022

Following a recent and sudden hospitalization for a potentially life ending, and certainly life changing heart issue, Fr. Gabriel Rochelle, expresses some of his personal observations and considerations of mortality. He shares his views today on life, love, and compassion. He touches on the loss of people close to him, on purpose and meaning, ego, indestructibility, and the distinction between "Do" and "Be".

Think Again: Centenarian Florence Hamilton on Life and Death

8/22/2022

Today's program brings the blessing of hearing from Florence Hamilton - 100 year old woman - African American and Christian. With characteristic humility, she shares her unique reflections about life and death, Christianity, the current state of humanity, American politics, and how our culture's values shape our present and future.

Think Again: Randy Harris reads Emerson's "Intellect"

8/15/2022

Today's program marks a momentary shift away from the theme of "Mortality" with a reading of Ralph Waldo Emerson's classic essay entitled "Intellect". The fundamental mission of Think Again is the evaluation of our thinking, and this essay brings meaningful considerations to the process.

Think Again: Trisha McCaul on Mortality and Animism

8/8/2022

Trisha McCaul, is the creator of Mother McCaul's Organic Herbal Body Care Products and co-creator/owner with artist Michael Ponce, of Mandrake Fine Art and Botanica in Las Cruces NM. The conversation touches on her views of "Animism". Broadly, Animism holds that all things are spirit. Humans have a soul/spirit, as do animals, insects, plants, bodies of water, rocks, mountains, weather systems, and so on; that yes, there is something that goes on past the death of the body. She shares her thoughtful expression of her views and personal practices of "Ancestral Veneration". She notes that in most ancient and current cultures, relationships with the spirits of our ancestors are accepted and respected.

Think Again: Keith Whelpley on Mortality

7/25/2022

"Mortality Mondays" continue, with Keith Whelpley sharing some of his perspectives and his own very personal experiences. He opens an exploration of what, as living beings, we prioritize right here-right now, the values we live by today, what we intend to leave as legacy - how we might hope to be remembered - and more.

Think Again: Bob Diven on Mortality

7/18/2022

As we continue our focus on mortality, Bob Diven brings his personal views on the topic. As a Disteleological Physicalist or Atheist, Bob tells of his experiences with family and friends, and how his ideas and values "beyond faith" shape and are shaped by such experiences.

The conversation touches on life and death - what is the "I" or the self, and what happens (or doesn't) after we die.

Think Again: Rev. Dr. Daiho Hilbert on Zen and Mortality

7/11/2022

We're joined today by Harvey Hilbert, Zen Buddhist Priest. The conversation explores mortality, touching on some of the Buddhist teachings about life and death, and some of Daiho's up-close and personal experience with death during the Vietnam war. Informative and thought provoking.

Think Again: Poet, Musician, Writer and Mental Health Advocate Liz Liano

7/4/2022

Today's multi-dimensional conversation with Liz Liano shares her poetry and her experience in our community. Liz is engaged in art, journalism, poetry, music, mental health, her role as President of NAMI of Southern NM, and her work with Influence Magazine, based in Alamogordo NM. Rich and fruitful. Liz brought to Think Again a candid, and thought-provoking exploration of our times.

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