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The Ars Moriendi, or “The Art of Dying”
A Medieval manual for death and dyingThe Ars Moriendi (“The Art of Dying”) are two Latin texts dating back to 1415 and 1450, written to guide Christians through the process of “dying well,” according to Christian tenets of the late Middle Ages. The books inform the dying about what to expect as they transition, and offers prayers and prescribes mental attitudes…
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A Vision of Better Hospice Inpatient Care
The Hospice House Network aims to develop state-of-the art Hospice House careIt’s those who have a vision to make the world better in some way that drives people; they are determined to make it a reality. Jay Mahoney is one of those standout people. Now in retirement, Jay, former president of the National Hospice Organization and a hospice consultant, launched the Hospice House Network in 2011 to…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of loveGrateful for the Love We Shared on This Thanksgiving Day! It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered Madalene Rodriguez and fell “instantly,…
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Met Curator Explores Her Personal Grief Through European Paintings
Andrea Bayer finds resonance in the works of the mastersAndrea Bayer is a curator in the department of European paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Chicago. About two years ago, both of her elderly parents died within the same year. On the museum’s website, she discusses and illustrates how she found mirroring and meaning in her parents’ passing through the works of…
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Stock Up on Healthy Snacks to Maintain Energy and Focus
Having a few favorite healthy snacks on-hand increases energy and mental clarity through griefOur Tip of the Week: When someone you love dies, and your world seems to be coming undone, the last thing most of us want to do is worry about what to make for dinner. Shopping, food preparation and the necessary engagement with a dispassionate outside world can be overwhelming to someone processing a recent…
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How Can Yoga Help Us Confront Death? (Interview)
A yoga teacher and swami discusses impermanenceToday SevenPonds speaks with Camella Nair, a yoga teacher and swami born in England and based in California, about her spiritual journey through yoga over the past 30 years. Camella is certified in death midwifery and certified as an Ayurvedic health educator and a Ayurvedic yoga teacher. Camella shares her insights on the yogic path…
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The Dogs of Babel
With a storyline that intertwines grief and joy, life and death, this book brims with emotionWhen I first read The Dogs of Babel, I was probably a bit too young to fully appreciate the nuanced balance of grief and joy presented by author Carolyn Parkhurst. But I recently picked the book up again, and was so deeply moved by the story that I was unable to stop thinking about it…
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