Christel Lukoff has produced two CDs of stories:
- When Life and Death Walk Together
- Stories of Love and Loss.
Copies of these CDs are available. Please contact Christel Lukoff at christel.lukoff [at] gmail.com
When Life and Death Walk Together
Traditional folktales that portray death not as a grim reaper but as a teacher, godparent and ally who accompanies us throughout our lives. Brief commentaries deepen and transform our understanding of death while revealing what’s important in living.
- Introduction
- The Origin of Death (Native American)
- Truth & Story (Jewish)
- Death’s Messenger (Germany)
- The Man Who Was Aware of Death (Sufi)
- Godfather Death (German)
- Goha (Egyptian)
- The Earth Takes Back What Is Hers (Russian)
- Heaven & Hell
- Zen Story
Stories of Love and Loss
Traditional folktales that metaphorically express many of the feelings and issues encountered in grief. These stories remind us of the healing power of memories and of ways to find an ongoing relationship with a loved one who has died. Brief commentaries deepen and transform our understanding of grief and remind us how love and loss are interwoven.
- Introduction
- Coyote & Eagleman in the Land of the Dead (Native American)
- The Cow Tail Switch (Liberia, Africa)
- Childrens’ Stories
- The Maiden with the Wooden Bowl (Japan)
- The Mustard Seed Story (Buddhist)
- The Mirror of Matsuyama (Japan)
- Even Whiskers for a Cat (contemporary)
- Footsteps of God
- …and they lived happily ever after in the hearts of all who remembered them