"Touched my heart right at the time of my mother's passing."

Richard Moss, M.D. author, The I That Is We

"A powerful tool for the grieving; a comforting mirror for the heart."

Stephen and Ondrea Levine authors, A Year To Live

"Opens the heart to the realization...of our birthright and our destiny."

Larry Dossey, M.D. author, Healing Words; Reinventing Medicine

"You have brought a masterful work of art and an incredible gift to this world."

Jeremy Geffen, M.D. founder, Geffen Cancer Clinic

“A musical prayer for the ages honoring the rich and sacred transition of dying.”

— Nadine Condon for GraceCathedral.org

“Deeply moving. Touches the soul and makes contact with the universal.”

— Harville Hendrix, PhD, author of Getting the Love You Want

“A perfect blend of words and music that opens hearts and soothes souls.”

— Kenny and Julia Loggins

Never in human history has global politics been so inexorably linked to spiritual understanding among the people of the world. Graceful Passages is a beautiful testament to all that unites the human community. It needs to be heard by every politician and world leader.

Senator Sue Tucker, Massachusetts

Graceful Passages just keeps taking me deeper. What a wonderful and heartful gift you have given to us --- so incredibly timely, too.

John Robbins, author, Diet for a New America

"...a work of art, skillfully created and intensely moving. While it can be of enormous comfort to those who are terminally ill, it is also a valuable resource for anyone who seeks to spend time in contemplation, guided by those whose words provide deep inspiration."

Peter Laurence, Interim Executive Director, The Temple of Understanding

...of immeasurable value to those whose hearts yearn for comfort... I have never heard a rendering so courageous and soul-nurturing.

Alan Cohen, author of The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

You've never heard anything like this. It's a combination of poetry, music, insight and deep authenticity. It will touch your part of the Collective Soul.

Martin Rutte, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work

I have just listened to Graceful Passages and I am deeply touched. My heart is wide open and tears are flowing. Thank you for creating this magnificent work.

Barbara Musser, facilitator, Human Awareness Institute

An enjoyable diversity of theology, music and culture. I think you have truly achieved your objective of providing something that all people of all different faith journeys can appreciate.

Pastor Michael Anderson, First Lutheran, Northridge, CA

What a gift you are giving to people in their dying time and to their families! This is spiritual work of the highest order.

Cindy Spring, Founder, Wisdom Circles

Graceful Passages has lifted a veil by exposing the profound ecstasy that lies within our agony. These pieces will certainly become part of my own meditation, and for special group meditations in our synagogue.

Rabbi David Zaslow, Havurah Shir Hadash, Ashland, OR

“Graceful Passages, recognizing the movement from life to death as a period of rich and sacred transformation, accompanies that spiritual grounding with wisdom and compassion.”

— Kathleen Dowling Singh, PhD, author of The Grace in Dying: How We Are Transformed Spiritually As We Die

“How wonderfully welcome to my ears and soul! The music is truly beautiful and extraordinarily moving — it provokes a soft open heart.”

— Roshi Joan Halifax, founder and director of the Upaya Institute

“A moving, heart-opening piece of work addressing psychological and spiritual issues that every human being needs to open to in their development.”

— Gay Hendricks, PhD, author of Conscious Living

"I recommend Graceful Passages for patients, family members, physicians and other healthcare providers. It is a wonderful tool to help people touch the healing power of their spirit and inner resources."

Christina M. Puchalski, MD, Founder/Director, G.W. Institute of Spirituality and Health

"The healing effect of this music and these words on our mind/body cannot be overestimated...Graceful Passages touches us where it matters most."

Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., Author: Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

"Graceful Passages connects me with my soul and inner wisdom, and moves me to tears of gratitude. I'm moved beyond words by this work."

Christiane Northrup, M.D., Author: Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom

Graceful Passages is simply one of the most loving, heartfelt, inspiring sound creations I have ever heard. I recommend it to all those Baby Boomers who are in the process of finding new creative ways of accompanying their aging parents into their late senior years, and helping them prepare for the afterlife.

Margot Anand, author, The Art of Tantra

Graceful Passages is a compassionate and reassuring companion for perhaps the most vulnerable period of our life, the time of our dying. It helps to restore death to an honored and sacred place in our culture. It illuminates the path from tragedy to transformation offering heart advice for the journey. The CD is an excellent resource for any hospice or healthcare organization. It is a beautiful fusion of, evocative music, diverse perspectives and practical wisdom.

Frank Ostaseski, Founder, Zen Hospice Project

By the very nature of change, passages are not usually embraced gracefully. Life threatening illness and death present opportunities for resolution, forgiveness and peace. Graceful Passages is a guiding light which helps one to navigate through the darkness, mystery and fear surrounding issues of transition, death and dying. Let the words and music of Graceful Passages open your heart and comfort your soul.

Stephen Hosea, M.D., Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Santa Barbara, CA

Graceful Passages is a brilliant tapestry of intricate music, woven around the spoken word. The music seeps into your pores; the message burrows deep into your soul. It is a breathtaking, yet gentle journey that inspires the listener to a higher perspective on the issues of death and dying. In doing so, it sheds light on the essence of life itself. The soul is eternal; we are one with a loving God; unconditional love is our ultimate purpose in life. Through its ecumenical wisdom and expansive music, Graceful Passages is salve to the aching heart and inspiration to the soul.

Carol Bridgwater, Ph.D. Psychologist

“In the midst of a burgeoning movement to transform America’s long-held denial of dying as a natural part of life, this CD emerges as an intimate tool for compassion, awareness, and support — for those facing their transitions, for their families, and for their caregivers. If death is the doorway to our most profound destination, Graceful Passages is a timely, essential resource for those upon the journey.”

- Steve Simon, Producer, "What Dreams May Come"

"Graceful Passages invites us to listen to the depths of our being, in sickness or health. This is a true liturgy of soul, a blessing for the caregivers, companions and family of those in transition. The beauty of music, word and spirit brings us to the world of Grace."

Don Campbell, Author: The Mozart Effect and Music: Physician for Times to Come

"If you are going through challenges, or helping others going through transitions of any kind, I highly recommend Graceful Passages. The music is extraordinary, the spoken wisdom is timeless, and the gift book is exquisite. Let this masterpiece of healing music and inspiring words be an audio sanctuary for your soul and a priceless gift to share with someone you love."

Jack Canfield, co-creator, "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series