The author, doug smith , February 17, 1997 A book of meditations for family members and professionals. This is a book of meditations for caregivers of the dying. The meditations are appropriate for family members and professional caregivers. The book wishes to affirm a way of interacting that is characterized by accepting people, things, and processes for what they are without trying to manipulate, alter, or control them. It emphasizes caring without trying to change or cure, respecting without limiting that respect, allowing without ever needing to control