As a death doula, I walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate the sacred thresholds of life and death, and I often find solace and meaning in stories that reflect the tender complexities of this journey. Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door is one such film—a luminous exploration of memory, love, and the spaces we inhabit as we prepare to let go.

In a world that often shies away from conversations about death, there is a powerful concept that encourages us to confront our mortality: Memento Mori. This ancient Latin phrase, which translates to "Remember that you will die," serves as a profound reminder of life's transient nature.