The purpose of a death plática is to nurture our relationship with death. I believe that by making space for death in a supportive group setting, we can more easily recognize it as a natural cycle in our every day lives. 

In a small group setting, participants received:

• Brief overview of death according to the Mexica

• A mini altar demonstration

• Group discussion focused on the theme "Death is our relative"

• Flowers and traditional offerings of corn, cempaxochitl, and copal to take home

• PDF with resources for further learning

Theme: Moving Through Change

Included:

• A scenic walk while participants talked and supported one another

• Open group discussion on personal experiences with change, loss, and grief

Theme: Love and Grief

Included:

• Grounding exercise to open the space

• Discussion prompts with quotes from bell hooks

• Group heart-to-heart talk

• Remedios for leaning into grief

• PDF with resources and takeaways