Linda Dierks The Final Exit 7.10.2021
0Linda Dierks. The Final Exit 7.10.2021
Our friend and soul sister, Linda Dierks passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, just as she had planned, with her dear friend Jen and her brother Dennis at her side. Earlier that morning, a private transitional service was held with Linda in attendance, including her friends Rev. Dale Olansky, Rev. Meredith Young-Sowers, and me, Dr. Ruth Anderson.
Dale, Meredith, and I had the privilege of speaking with Linda on the phone Saturday morning before her service. Her mood was upbeat and determined. She joked, laughed, and was so grateful for ALL of the love and support from her friends and family, both local and virtual. She was not afraid but excited about her transition. She planned her setting carefully and was prepared in all ways. We likened her to a bride preparing to walk down the aisle to begin a new life. This was truly a time of joy and celebration, yes, with a twinge of heartbreak.
Hundreds of friends across the globe held Linda in loving support at her request at 11:00 am ET. Together we celebrated Linda's life and embraced her as she exercised Vermont’s Act 39, Death with Dignity law. Linda planned this intimate service to the detail and she spoke eloquently, touching hearts and sharing spiritual wisdom until her last minutes.
Linda not only planned her final exit send-off, but she hoped that we would share it with you. Linda chose to speak off-camera. There is nothing graphic in the video, and Linda made her final transition several hours after our time with her was complete.
Linda's faith was an inspiration to others and allowed her to embrace death with dignity and grace. Linda continually modeled a passion for nature, striving for personal excellence and an ability to love others. While we miss Linda dearly in our earthly realm, our connection will be with her in spirit.
If any of you are struggling with Linda's passing and would like to speak with one of us, please reach out:
***Rev. Dale Olansky at revdaleo@gmail.com
***Rev. Meredith Young-Sowers at mysowers@gmail.com or
***Dr. Ruth Anderson at welcome@enlightenedworld.online
Thank you for being part of Linda’s life and thank you for holding this sacred, joyful space with us for her passing.
Linda's work supporting mental wellness is comprehensive and beautifully written. It will continue to be shared:
*Her website will remain up for four years so her prolific writing can be accessed. Please check out https://spinstrawtogoldnow.com
*Linda's Facebook group "Quiet Mind Mental Wellness" will remain up indefinitely. This page is member-based. Please answer the simple questions and immediately become a member. There in the "Guide" section, Linda prepared 60+ lessons and memes to help raise awareness of simple techniques for lightening one's load and reclaiming joy.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/quietmindmentalwellness
*Linda created many short upbeat videos to support mental wellness and posted them on Youtube. They can be found at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA869joGkEAvjAdyvgo4c9Q/playlists
*Lastly, Linda's work will be highlighted weekly in the Enlightened World Network newsletter in a column titled "Spin Straw to Gold Legacy Edition by Linda Dierks."
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My Best,
Dr. Ruth Anderson
Enlightened World Network