Thank you for that. Yes, it has been a battle but I'm learning to live life again. I was a nurse for 32 years and have had the privilege of nursing many who were coming to the end of their lives. I say privilege as sometimes the nurse's face, voice, touch etc which would be the last thing that the patient would experience before death. Of course it goes without saying, more should be done to acknowledge this part of life and the fact we all will encounter it one day.
I lost my father to cancer and my one wish would be to have something like this to remind me of how he was...the sound of his voice....to hear what he truly felt about his family. What a wonderful tribute this is.
I was extremely moved by Philip's befriending what society has taught us to fear. When I wrote "Conversing with Death" I thought I had penned some foreign ideas. Philip taught me that there are people out there who have an enormous capacity to embrace the inevitable. Thank you Philip and family for sharing.
I read and re-read his daughter's piece in the Times last weekend through a veil of tears. Such a beautiful eloquent piece, and so resonant with anyone who's lost someone they love to cancer. As he says, acceptance is the key.... accept death, and you take away the fear it inspires...♥
Great job Adrian and thank you Philip. Many who face this dark path with find comfort in his testimony. Magnificent insight on his part and am so thankful he decided to share it with us. Thank you to the Gould family. He must have been an awesome inspiration. Richard Ferrick - Stage IIIb Lung Cancer Survivor.
David Walliams Twitter asked people to view this...so glad I took the time to. This opens your eyes to how impending death can change your whole outlook and perspective on life. Taking great joys from simple pleasures never noticed before. Amazing!!!
I never knew you, Philip Gould; nothing of your battles or triumphs. I only know of your one last journey. I only know that, in your passing, you stoked the fires of my heart. In your death, you breathed, into me, life, once more. I never knew you, Philip Gould. But I hope there's a little part of you in me; in all of us. Good night; travel well...
I just saw the real meaning of courage. When the world gave him every reason to mourn and cry in a fetal position, he did not. Instead he held his head up high in spite of total absolute vulnerability. He is a brave strong man I wish I could be like him when my time comes.
What a beautiful, courageous film! I have a brain tumour. Its benign but inoperable for now. Philip Gould reminds us to live life to the full right up to the very end. God bless him and all who love him.
lost my dad about a year ago to cancer. As a 16 year old this will be the most deviating thing I will ever encounter. I have comfort know that my dad is proud of me and wants me and my family to live our lives happy and guilt free. This is because he does love us. Love you Dad RIP
What a touching and sensitive tribute. It seems like only a short while ago this man helped me to find my first job in an ad agency. It was in fact 34 years ago. I think I thanked him properly but if not - thanks Philip; this little movie will keep you alive for some time to come.
The truest statement I have heard about life is this: We are all huddled here together, none of us knowing what this is all about, rubbing against each other for a little warmth. Thanks for your warmth, Philip!
I read the book and just watched this for the first time. Philip Gould is such an inspiration and I'm sure that he well help many people through such a difficult time. R.I.P and sending my best wishes to his family.
This video is one of the most thought-provoking, incredible and beautiful I have ever seen. How wonderfully caring and insightful of Lord Philip and his family to make this film to help others. A true gift to all of us who have a fear of death.
Outstanding! Intimate, personal, a sense of communion with a man soon to leave this Earth. He's amazing. I dearly hope everything slid slowly into a painless darkness for him at the end.
Lost my mother when i was younger, I had no idea she was dying. I wish I had something like this to remember her. I have very few memories, because I was nine. Thank you for sharing.
Today would of been my Mum's 74th birthday. She died in 2010. She was terminally ill, although not with cancer and made the decision to stop her medication and to stop eating. It was a brave decision for her to make and I fully support Philip in the decision that he made and that was his to make.People have the right to choose how they live and more importantly how they die.
Very beautiful film. More like this are needed. Varying circumstances so we see the common element of humanity no matter the material and class circumstances.
I lost my grandmother last year to cancer. She lived a good life and is most definitely in a better place now. But I just wish we had some warning like Philip's family did, we could have shared a proper goodbye...
What kind of person dislikes this? So they dislike strength, acceptance, love, and life? That is what they are saying when they clicked dislike. Of all the videos on the planet, I can't understand a single human, despite our differences, disliking this video.
What a compelling video. So powerful. So inspiring. Thank you Mr. Gould for sharing your time with us. I am grateful for the gift of your insight in what is undoubtedly a defining time in your life; as death is at hand. Thank you for your courage, for showing us the way with grace. So I ask myself, why wait until that time? Why not live the whole of life with the same fearlessness that you are showing to us now. Isn't that a life worth living? Amazing......
Extremely touching, particularly 7:32 'Those who have gone before us cannot steady the unrest of those that shall follow'. Peace and love to his girls. X. X. X.
Idk about the rest. Can't say too much but was happy how my grandma died, near her loved ones, seeing all, blessing all. Defining herself. And letting go, with a powerful light within
I have reflected on this video over several months. It is what Philip had the insight to give that I find astounding. Only those relatives who have had such a gift will understand my meaning:
Lost my Father some time ago (many years ago) and it still feels as though it was yesterday. This video gave me some thought as to what I'd like to convey to my family should I have the opportunity when approaching my death someday. xx
The best is to do the best and to share it with everybody, when is your turn is your turn, you can't avoid it, and when is not is not even if you face death face to face, Do the best and the right thing to everybody, and face death in peace with yourself, is another Cycle that ends and another's Cycle starting over again beyond life, everybody we will face it some day, Sooner or later, its a law life to born, to grow, to die, thanks for the message Phillip whereever you stay, you are a free man!
Good video, we all need to take this journey one day, some are scared and some are seeking it, and some of us really don't believe it till it happens, I myself already died and came back so I seek no proof, and I can tell anyone that's still wondering. We never truly die, we are immortal souls, we continue on, I personally don't know why I was brought back, but I guess it just wasn't my time then, but I seen my afterlife and it pretty great so I don't fear death as I know you do not end.
Much respect for the brave man, but I find myself vaguely resenting that his cemetery, full of dead people, is far more beautiful than any place I will ever live.
I hope that one day I will be able to choose my death. Then again: It's just death. You can define yourself through it or you can just accept it and move on. This beautiful video certainly makes a good point for the former, and when the time comes, I'll probably abandon the latter and adopt this idea.
when I go I want to be strong enough so me and my family can talk about the "elephant in the room" That's when your kids need you the most. By accepting your own death you can help your family to accept it too. Philip is such a good example. Love to him and his family. Jennyx
I think that's a sad way of looking at things. A world without death would be an inestimably terrible thing. I don't think this video is about the sadness of death, but about the acceptance and thus freedom from it.
O SON OF THE SUPREME! I have made death a messenger of joy to thee. Wherefore dost thou grieve? I made the light to shed on thee its splendour. Why dost thou veil thyself therefrom? - Bahai Writings Hidden Words A fascinating film. Yes he was going to die, but then aren't we all!
Aging may be completely treatable yes, but death itself is always just a matter of time. Everything is recycled, and being able to open one's arms to nature is enlightening.
What an inspiring film,To leave a legacy of hope and love behind,to face death as a passage,as it should be seen with dignity and peace.No one should be frightened to die as they will see one of the most beautiful sights I believe that will be well worth the journey.That being the Face Of God.
Because it affects people that come after me. Believe it or not you're not on an island all by yourself, but humanity IS on an island. That's why we should discourage comforting lies and seek science to gain the power to destroy death once and for all.
Came to this after reading Happy by Derren Brown. Incredible book. Highly recommended.
Same here. Completely agree, superb book.
@@ianwilson8444 right behind yas 👍 great work
Me too!
My 9 years old daughter bought HAPPY by Derren Brown for my 45th birthday. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
ahhh me too!!
Cried my eyes out at this, powerful and moving stuff. Another who found it via Derren Brown’s superb book (Happy).
I'm an absolute mess, made me cry but it is such a lovely video capturing a man facing the end. Rest in peace dear sir..
Thank you for that. Yes, it has been a battle but I'm learning to live life again. I was a nurse for 32 years and have had the privilege of nursing many who were coming to the end of their lives. I say privilege as sometimes the nurse's face, voice, touch etc which would be the last thing that the patient would experience before death. Of course it goes without saying, more should be done to acknowledge this part of life and the fact we all will encounter it one day.
I lost my father to cancer and my one wish would be to have something like this to remind me of how he was...the sound of his voice....to hear what he truly felt about his family. What a wonderful tribute this is.
what can i add?,i sat in total silence for a couple of minutes after watching this post,what an amazing human being.
I was extremely moved by Philip's befriending what society has taught us to fear. When I wrote "Conversing with Death" I thought I had penned some foreign ideas. Philip taught me that there are people out there who have an enormous capacity to embrace the inevitable. Thank you Philip and family for sharing.
I read and re-read his daughter's piece in the Times last weekend through a veil of tears. Such a beautiful eloquent piece, and so resonant with anyone who's lost someone they love to cancer. As he says, acceptance is the key.... accept death, and you take away the fear it inspires...♥
Great job Adrian and thank you Philip. Many who face this dark path with find comfort in his testimony. Magnificent insight on his part and am so thankful he decided to share it with us. Thank you to the Gould family. He must have been an awesome inspiration. Richard Ferrick - Stage IIIb Lung Cancer Survivor.
Thank you sir for your strength and dignity in the face of death and dying. You sir, are a true role model and inspiration.
Lessons for every single living one of us here. Thank you to Philip Gould and everyone involved in making this beautiful film.
David Walliams Twitter asked people to view this...so glad I took the time to. This opens your eyes to how impending death can change your whole outlook and perspective on life. Taking great joys from simple pleasures never noticed before. Amazing!!!
What an incredible dynamic this family has... dealing with death like this
I never knew you, Philip Gould; nothing of your battles or triumphs. I only know of your one last journey. I only know that, in your passing, you stoked the fires of my heart. In your death, you breathed, into me, life, once more.
I never knew you, Philip Gould. But I hope there's a little part of you in me; in all of us.
Good night; travel well...
I just saw the real meaning of courage. When the world gave him every reason to mourn and cry in a fetal position, he did not. Instead he held his head up high in spite of total absolute vulnerability. He is a brave strong man I wish I could be like him when my time comes.
So inspiring, Phillip Gould. Good on you!
What a beautiful, courageous film! I have a brain tumour. Its benign but inoperable for now. Philip Gould reminds us to live life to the full right up to the very end. God bless him and all who love him.
lost my dad about a year ago to cancer. As a 16 year old this will be the most deviating thing I will ever encounter. I have comfort know that my dad is proud of me and wants me and my family to live our lives happy and guilt free. This is because he does love us.
Love you Dad RIP
Nothing is ever lasting and no one can embrace eternity.
While knowing that change is inevitable, we're free.
Thanks for your message.
Touching, brilliant, and powerful. Rest in peace, Mr. Gould.
I read his book today in one sitting. It is immensely moving, honest and raw. RIP Philip Gould.
Thanks to Philip's family for sharing this film. He certainly has lived on... the book and Philip's experience is food for thought..
What a touching and sensitive tribute. It seems like only a short while ago this man helped me to find my first job in an ad agency. It was in fact 34 years ago. I think I thanked him properly but if not - thanks Philip; this little movie will keep you alive for some time to come.
The truest statement I have heard about life is this: We are all huddled here together, none of us knowing what this is all about, rubbing against each other for a little warmth. Thanks for your warmth, Philip!
very liberating... it's only when we all cease struggling that the energy comes through ... real gift of a film
yes,it has to be one of the most moving things ive seen in a long time,very humbling.
very inspirational, I went through the same struggle with my father 5 years ago.... thanks for sharing and I know his soul is resting in peace
I read the book and just watched this for the first time. Philip Gould is such an inspiration and I'm sure that he well help many people through such a difficult time. R.I.P and sending my best wishes to his family.
This video is one of the most thought-provoking, incredible and beautiful I have ever seen. How wonderfully caring and insightful of Lord Philip and his family to make this film to help others. A true gift to all of us who have a fear of death.
Ultimately an accurate account of living with cancer,and an exceptional attitude to dying with(or without) cancer.
I lost my Grandad last month to Cancer and I have had it twice myself.. I found this very moving and inspiring. RIP Mr Gould.
Outstanding! Intimate, personal, a sense of communion with a man soon to leave this Earth. He's amazing. I dearly hope everything slid slowly into a painless darkness for him at the end.
Lost my mother when i was younger, I had no idea she was dying. I wish I had something like this to remember her. I have very few memories, because I was nine. Thank you for sharing.
Unbelievably awesome film about an awesome man with an awesome take on life. Says it all. That is all.
Very beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing! It reminds me of my father.
Today would of been my Mum's 74th birthday. She died in 2010. She was terminally ill, although not with cancer and made the decision to stop her medication and to stop eating. It was a brave decision for her to make and I fully support Philip in the decision that he made and that was his to make.People have the right to choose how they live and more importantly how they die.
Well done, Sir. Rest in Peace, and godspeed on your new journey.
i love the sound of the birds at the end. no fear. calm. thank you for such a great film.
The man was a hero in life and a hero in death. Truly inspiring.
Very beautiful film. More like this are needed. Varying circumstances so we see the common element of humanity no matter the material and class circumstances.
I lost my grandmother last year to cancer. She lived a good life and is most definitely in a better place now.
But I just wish we had some warning like Philip's family did, we could have shared a proper goodbye...
What kind of person dislikes this? So they dislike strength, acceptance, love, and life? That is what they are saying when they clicked dislike. Of all the videos on the planet, I can't understand a single human, despite our differences, disliking this video.
Beautiful! A lesson and message to us all! Rest in Peace Philip.
Amazing and emotionally raw. What a learning experience for me! Thanks so much for this film.
Inspiring, profound, brave, sensitive and sensible.
What a compelling video. So powerful. So inspiring. Thank you Mr. Gould for sharing your time with us. I am grateful for the gift of your insight in what is undoubtedly a defining time in your life; as death is at hand. Thank you for your courage, for showing us the way with grace.
So I ask myself, why wait until that time? Why not live the whole of life with the same fearlessness that you are showing to us now. Isn't that a life worth living? Amazing......
Extremely touching, particularly 7:32 'Those who have gone before us cannot steady the unrest of those that shall follow'. Peace and love to his girls. X. X. X.
Idk about the rest. Can't say too much but was happy how my grandma died, near her loved ones, seeing all, blessing all. Defining herself. And letting go, with a powerful light within
What a beautiful message from an inspirational man, r.i.p
This is so beautiful - I'm in tears.
A very dignified, courageous and loving end.
I have reflected on this video over several months. It is what Philip had the insight to give that I find astounding. Only those relatives who have had such a gift will understand my meaning:
Beautiful and inspiring.
Such a great book on this topic...Deathing: An Intelligent Alternative to the Final Moments of Life
Beautiful, thanks for sharing.
This seems like a really important story.
Lost my Father some time ago (many years ago) and it still feels as though it was yesterday. This video gave me some thought as to what I'd like to convey to my family should I have the opportunity when approaching my death someday. xx
Now that's a statement we can both learn from.
Rest in peace brother.. I hope to meet you one day and remember this video...
Very touching story.
The best is to do the best and to share it with everybody, when is your turn is your turn, you can't avoid it, and when is not is not even if you face death face to face, Do the best and the right thing to everybody, and face death in peace with yourself, is another Cycle that ends and another's Cycle starting over again beyond life, everybody we will face it some day, Sooner or later, its a law life to born, to grow, to die, thanks for the message Phillip whereever you stay, you are a free man!
RIP
Great video, I cant fin word for it!
I felt so much pain after i saw this video, then it change in to inspirarion.
Sending hugs to his family!
Read about this in The Times, had to look it up. What a beautiful video.
I saw this clip on the One Show - very powerful.
Thanks for posting, it and has a value to others who can reframe hope and suffering.
Profound and moving.
beautiful video. rest in peace.
Beautiful.
I feel deeply moved and inspired now ...
Thank you sincerely for sharing!
With love and blessings ~ Crystal
Very inspiring Phill, Greetings from Canada hugs for your family Thanks
Good video, we all need to take this journey one day, some are scared and some are seeking it, and some of us really don't believe it till it happens, I myself already died and came back so I seek no proof, and I can tell anyone that's still wondering.
We never truly die, we are immortal souls, we continue on, I personally don't know why I was brought back, but I guess it just wasn't my time then, but I seen my afterlife and it pretty great so I don't fear death as I know you do not end.
That was absolutely beautiful!
I love how there is not one dislike! Shows that youtube society isn't just a bunch of trolls. Love you all!
Rest in peace Philip, you are gone but will not be forgotten.
Much respect for the brave man, but I find myself vaguely resenting that his cemetery, full of dead people, is far more beautiful than any place I will ever live.
life is a gift!
love this guy, god bless
Wow. Just wow.
I hope that one day I will be able to choose my death.
Then again: It's just death.
You can define yourself through it or you can just accept it and move on.
This beautiful video certainly makes a good point for the former, and when the time comes, I'll probably abandon the latter and adopt this idea.
Rest in Peace, Phillip Gould.
Truly Amazing.
thank you.
Rest in peace dude.
when I go I want to be strong enough so me and my family can talk about the "elephant in the room" That's when your kids need you the most. By accepting your own death you can help your family to accept it too. Philip is such a good example. Love to him and his family. Jennyx
I think that's a sad way of looking at things. A world without death would be an inestimably terrible thing. I don't think this video is about the sadness of death, but about the acceptance and thus freedom from it.
"Couldn't you ignore that fact and remove fear from yourself? Answer the question."
Sure, but thanks for admitting it's a fact.
Biggest blessing to move to eternity is with calm mind .....
Truly an eye-opening film. Godspeed Philip, godspeed. Does anyone know the model of the beautiful watch that was worn by this beautiful fellow?
Amazing.
Acceptance is a key 🌺
Im glad for this man :)
how beautiful
Beatiful story
O SON OF THE SUPREME!
I have made death a messenger of joy to thee. Wherefore dost thou grieve? I made the light to shed on thee its splendour. Why dost thou veil thyself therefrom? - Bahai Writings Hidden Words
A fascinating film. Yes he was going to die, but then aren't we all!
Aging may be completely treatable yes, but death itself is always just a matter of time. Everything is recycled, and being able to open one's arms to nature is enlightening.
What an inspiring film,To leave a legacy of hope and love behind,to face death as a passage,as it should be seen with dignity and peace.No one should be frightened to die as they will see one of the most beautiful sights I believe that will be well worth the journey.That being the Face Of God.
wow ! impressive !
he's so calm i dont know what i would do probraply go insane
Because it affects people that come after me. Believe it or not you're not on an island all by yourself, but humanity IS on an island. That's why we should discourage comforting lies and seek science to gain the power to destroy death once and for all.
Derren Brown I'm on that chapter.