Deep Inner Thoughts: Concept of Death, Overcoming Fear

Esther B. Jimenez

Nov 2015 · AuthorHouse

About this ebook

This book is not about how to cope with grief nor about dwelling on it. It is about my own facing of the uncertainty of death. The uniqueness of this book is that, it is a confession of an ordinary woman like me. (actually this is my own confession) about pondering on how to face death gracefully and focusing on doing so, without valid reason such as suffering from terminal illness of any sort. It is indeed just plain boldness on my part. It is a challenge not to fear death, but a challenge to love death as a friend and to treat it as a blessing. My goals in this book are: to express my inner thoughts and feelings, to share my concept of death to the readers, to let the world know that there is a healthy way, a healthy approach to death and utmost-ly to spend the time given to live a "quality life".

About the author

Estrella “aka” Esther B. Jimenez, is a native of Manila, Philippines, a nurse by profession, a US Citizen and residing in Illinois. She is a retiree now and spending her time painting on stones or rocks, sometimes on canvasses. She is joining different craft shows for her multiple rock painting exhibits from a pebble size to a garden size, from paper weights to garden display rocks. She is a member of Authors Marketing Group of Illinois. She is also a member of Chicago Turtle Club. She loves pets and animals as evidenced by having adorable and beautiful orange-bellied turtles. One of them named Pong was trained by Esther to dance and walk with her. In tribute to Pong, there’s a book about him written by her entitled ”202 Turtle Haiku.” Pong is ten years old now still beautiful and adorable. She just finished her training for the Bereavement Ministry also known as Ministry of Consolation a month ago. And currently she’s attending a 13th week support group known as “ Grief Share”. Esther is a people person. She loves to be with group who have common goals as hers. She received the Editor’s Choice Award in August 2004 and January 2008 presented by the International Library of Poetry. In June 2002 she was nominated as the Poet of the year by the International Society of Poets. Whatever Esther does she prays for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and always relies on His power. And for her, the Holy Spirit is her Spiritual Director.