Presence: Bringing the Soul into Dying and Grieving, a Memoir and Guide

“A companion for the heart: luminous, wise, and deeply human.” —Mirabai Starr, author of Ordinary Mysticism and Wild Mercy

'Lyrical mysticism from a wise elder on how we can engage deeply with our own spiritual passages.” —Perdita Finn, author of Take Back the Magic and Mothers of Magic

 

Sooner or later, we all come to face the reality of loss—our own or someone else’s.

Presence is a gentle and illuminating guide to the sacred process of dying, grief, and what lies beyond. Through rich personal stories, meditations, and reflections, it offers simple, yet profound ways to access deeper awareness when news of an imminent death arrives.

Infused with Don’s lived experience and compassionate insight, Presence offers solace, clarity, and quiet strength to those navigating the final stages of a soul’s journey. With love and radical honesty, this book becomes a steadfast companion for those who are departing, those who walk beside the dying, and those who remain—each learning to carry loss and love as one.

In the unfolding journey of dying, love’s enduring presence is revealed, embracing all who enter its path.

“Meghan is a guide you can trust.” —Dr. Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author

 

About the Author

Meghan Don is an award-winning author, an Interfaith Minister, a death and dying guide, retreat presenter, and spiritual mentor. She has spoken at Death Conferences, Hospice Organizations, and Death Doula gatherings. Meghan has undertaken Masters Level Studies in Jungian Psychoanalytical Studies and has devoted her life to studying mystic traditions. She seeks to bring this wisdom forward for all to engage with in practical and accessible ways. Her ancestral Celtic heritage and her deep connection to the Earth also deeply inform her work.

Her other books are Dying Into Love; Feminine Courage; and other books on women mystics. She divides her time between the United States, New Zealand, and Ireland. Learn more at www.MeghanDon.Life