It’s normal to fear the aging process. Kessonga explains how setting intentions to enjoy life puts us at ease about the future.

If you’re having thoughts about suicide, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. And if you live outside the U.S., here is an international list of suicide prevention resources.

Listen to The Longtime Academy's episode with a death meditation here.

Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist.

Send Kessonga any general questions at [email protected], or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.

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