1. Hello bloggers, welcome back to another blog post! In Health, we have been learning about death, dying and the after life. We explored how different cultures and religions believe and the traditions they do after someone’s passing. The things we learnt include watching the coco movie (what happens if someone dies), 5 stages of grief, how to support someone going through grief, and the process of death.
2. I have shown respect towards other peoples’ cultural beliefs during this unit by actually paying attention instead of judging, to learn about others’perspectives of death, dying and the after life, because we all view things differently. Showing respect enhances both your hauora and the other’s hauora. Their Taha Hinengaro (Mental and Emotional Well being) boosts their self-esteem in a much positive way, and helps them reduce stress especially if it is a very sensitive topic for them.
3. If you ever go through the phase “change, loss and grief”, it is always important to take care of your well being, because if one of your well being is neglected, then it is unbalanced and unstable. There are various ways to cope with times like this.
Taha Whānau (Social Well being)
Seek support and accept help from someone who you can trust and understand your loss, so you can let go of the emotional weight on you. You can openly talk about the person who passed away, like sharing memories and stories. Recounting meaningful moments helps process the loss together.
Taha Tinana (Physical Well being)
You may start to lack energy, strength and slowly get lazy, which can affect the things you do on a daily basis. Set a positive goal, taking small steps slowly. Perform meditations to feel less guilty and more calm, such as deep belly breathing, gentle stretching, etc. Eat simple foods like soups, stews, and many more. For something creative, create a memory box filled with photos, their belongings or important things to them.
Taha Wairua (Spiritual Well being)
Grief may shatter your routine and worldview… Restoring it can help your health, by connecting with nature (taking a walk outdoors, near the ocean, etc), or engaging in traditions such as a prayer to seek peace and calmness without feeling guilty.
Taha Hinengaro (Mental and Emotional Well being)
Taking care of your taha hinengaro during grief is important because it helps you process heavy emotions and supports your spirit and body over time. Grief often brings a wave of sadness, guilt or anger. Managing your thoughts like starting a journal to express your feelings. A clear calm mind helps you heal.
4. 7 Minutes after Death
5. The chosen topic for this investigation is about 7 minutes after death. It is a theory about what happens to a person’s brain at the moment of death that has been talked about by philosophers, doctors, and even ordinary people for centuries. Myths and religious traditions believe that at the final moments of your life is where your past flashes before your eyes. Science has studied that it could not just be folklore.
6. Researchers have set up recordings of brain activity of people near death. It often included patterns of memories, dreaming, or awareness. These discoveries have strengthened the concept that the brain doesn’t shut down immediately.