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Our Weekly Tip: Guided Imagery Grief Healing
Guided imagery can be a useful tool for those in the stages of griefOur Tip of The Week: One of the most important aspects of the grieving process includes not only evaluating our relationships with those who will help us heal, but the relationship we have with ourselves. Sometimes it can be more daunting to confront our true feelings and frustrations as we grief a death — that’s…
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“Yoga for grief Relief”
So I grabbed a copy of Yoga for Grief ReliefMy timing to review this book could not have been better. I experienced my second-ever difficult trauma a few months ago and I’ve been in full grieving mode. Not only am I dealing with intense bouts of anger (visions too awful to describe) and racked nerves, but my body also feels strangely unsettled in a…
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The Jewish Mourning Tradition of Shiva
An exploration into the meaning and rituals of ShivaWhen a practicing member of Judaism dies, the first stage of the mourning traditions is Shiva. The word “Shiva” means seven and originates from the beginning of the Torah, when Joseph mourned the loss of his father Jacob for seven days. Therefore, the Shiva process involves a series of rituals that encompass the first seven…
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Should 75 Be the Right Age to Die?
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel argues that the increasing ideal of “the American immortal” prevents people from realizing the various burdens—both physical and mental—of living past 75In a recent article from The Atlantic, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel discusses why he adamantly wants to die when he is 75 and hopefully no later. His main argument, before delving into the scientific research that backs up his opinion, is that living too long is just as much a loss for all involved as death…
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“Mama You Sweet”
A beautiful memorial song that encapsulates the physical and emotional severity of a daughter’s grief and love for her motherOn her 2007 album, West, one of my favorite singer-songwriters, Lucinda Williams, released an intensely beautiful song about her love for her mother and her grief over her death called “Mama You Sweet.” “Mama You Sweet” starts with the repetition of six simple yet powerful words, “I love you Mama you sweet,” and then progresses…
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“The Truth About Pretty Girls” by Karin Slaughter
Karin Slaughter explores how death has the power to reshape our lives“The Truth About Pretty Girls” is a salty and bitter story about how anger and grief can rule over the heart, even decades after someone has passed. Slaughter’s story comes to us as an audiobook exclusive in her collection, The Unremarkable Heart and Other Stories, which is dripping with honesty, dark humor, love and despair,…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of loveUnforgettable Fall 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, dizzyingly in love with her.” The couple’s first…
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How a Bride’s Photoshoot Helped Heal the Loss of a Fiancé
Janine’s fiancé died just before their wedding — and she found a unique, powerful way to grieve“I began to develop a plan,” explained Matt Adcock, “one that would involve a symbolic and ceremonial liberation from grief.” It’s important to understand that Adcock does not work in the funeral industry — nor does he work in counseling, psychology or any other kind of therapy. He is a destination wedding photographer who came…
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