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![“44 [167]”This untitled piece of prose from Pessoa's "The Book of Disquiet" is an existential musing on grief, tedium and restlessness](https://sevenponds.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/91McGK9nYLL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_.jpg)
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This untitled piece of prose from Pessoa’s “The Book of Disquiet” is an existential musing on grief, tedium and restlessnessFernando Pessoa was born in Lisbon in 1888 and died in 1935 still largely unknown, publishing just one book during his lifetime. Upon his death, more than 25,000 pages of written works were found in his belongings. And with them, he has become known as one of the greatest Portuguese poets of the 20th century.…
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Early Palliative Care Linked to Higher Survival Rates for Those With Lung Cancer
Timing of palliative care treatment plays role in survival rates according to this 2019 studyLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 228,820 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed this year alone. And while the number of diagnoses and deaths have been decreasing thanks to people quitting smoking and medical advancements, treatment and long-term…
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The Witnessing Project Promotes Resilience Amidst Illness and Violence (Interview)
An interview with Dr. Kaethe Weingarten, clinical psychologist and director of The Witness to Witness programKaethe Weingarten, Ph.D., is keenly attuned to the pressing need for social justice. Grappling both with illness’s impact on families and with the repercussions of witnessing violence, Dr. Weingarten is dedicated to promoting what she calls “reasonable hope.” After receiving her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Harvard University in 1974, Dr. Weingarten went on to…
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Tibetan Buddhist Death Practices To Help Loved Ones
Practitioners aim to help friends and family die peacefully and obtain a positive rebirthWe all lose loved ones, and may be unsure how to help them through the dying process. Fortunately for Tibetan Buddhists and others looking to draw from their tradition, there are set practices to help loved ones experience death without fear and secure a positive rebirth. According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist scholar…
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“In the Slender Margin”
A poet and hospice worker explores the profound nature of death in this bookWhile its lack of a cohesive narrative can be challenging, “In the Slender Margin” successfully blends Joseph’s stories from her family with her musings on art and poetry, hospice and death. She quotes from poets, healthcare workers and intellectuals – including Annie Dillard, an obvious inspiration for her prose. And she shares a wide array…
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“Ocean Breathes Salty”
The 2004 Modest Mouse hit, “Ocean Breathes Salty,” explores death and life with a punchy, otherworldly soundModest Mouse, an indie rock band that hails from the Northeast, built their 30-year career on a unique sound combining philosophical, often melancholy, lyricism with bendy guitar riffs, amazing bass lines, and the sometimes rasping, sometimes yelling, always compelling voice of frontman, Isaac Brock. In 2004, the band released “Good News For People Who Love…
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Alcohol-Related Deaths in the US Are Increasing, Says New Report
A new report published in the journal Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research shows a dramatic increase in the number of alcohol-related deaths in the United States since 1999. Based on death certificate data analyzed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the report cites an over 100 percent increase in deaths related to…
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My Mother’s Death Brought Out the Best in Me
Sadly, my brother’s behavior was more about greed than loveThis is the story of Maurice and his mother as told to Jeanette Summers. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, to aid them in their healing process. In this story, Maurice…
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Our Monthly Tip: Invite a Therapy Dog to Your Loved One’s Funeral
Our Tip of The Month In the 1970s, several national therapy dog organizations emerged in the United States. These organizations registered handler and dog teams who volunteered in non-emergency environments and were trained to provide comfort and support for people dealing with stress and trauma. They most frequently volunteered in nursing homes and facilities for…
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