Ammar
Arabic (عمار), n. One who builds, nurtures, or brings life; one who offers support, presence, and care.
Sanskrit (अमर), adj. Immortal; undying; that which endures beyond death.
You gotta eat. Everybody eats!
And everybody dies.
We gather around food to connect, to show love, to pass down stories. It’s one of the most human things we do.
Dying is, too. But we don’t treat it that way.
What if we approached death with the same care, presence, and even beauty? What if we made space and prepared for the end of life in the same way we take time to share a meal?
Death is part of our story, not the end of it. And with a little support, we can all find ourselves living more vibrantly while we are here, for whatever time that is, by making peace with the inevitability of our passing and that of those we love.
I support people who are dying and those who love them, offering companionship and holding space through the end of life. I also help people who are healthy begin to plan ahead and reflect on what it means to live well while we’re here.
And when someone dies, I create gatherings where people come together to grieve, share stories, and honor the many sides and full richness of a life well lived.
“When death finds you, may it find you alive.”
— African proverb

