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Ancient Wisdom: How to Die Well
“When we ignore the reality of death, we risk losing our chance to write our own ending—and to pass on values like selflessness, courage, and love,” writes Charlotte Grinberg. (Ernst Haas via Getty Images)
I believe death should not be seen only as an ending. It is a teacher, a mirror, a catalyst. It shapes how we live, and where we seek meaning.
By Charlotte Grinberg, MD
08.31.25 — Ancient Wisdom
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Welcome back to Ancient Wisdom, our Sunday series in which writers over 70 tell us how they are aging gracefully. Last week, Nicholas Lemann, 70, explained why he’s obsessed with his family’s history. This week, we’re doing something a little different. We’ve handed the reins to a millennial, 33-year-old Charlotte Grinberg, a doctor who has specialized …

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Charlotte Grinberg, MD
Founder of To Life Primary Care in DC/MD with additional expertise in end-of-life care (as a hospice doctor) and beginning-of-life care (as a childbirth doula). The small moments are the big moments. Mom to 5 little joyful kids.
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