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“See You Again,” by Charlie Puth
Puth’s solo rendition of the mega-hit is a mellifluous tribute to love and lossThe piano-laden ballad “See You Again” by Charlie Puth is an emotional tune, reflecting on the sadness and numerous questions that loom following the death of a loved one. Puth talks directly to his loved one who has died in “See You Again.” He begins with the chorus: It’s been a long day without you,…
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The Equal Justice Initiative Unveils a Unique Memorial
The monument honors the victims of lynching and racial terrorismAn unusual memorial was unveiled recently in Montgomery, Alabama, the only one of its kind in the United States. Set on a sprawling, 6-acre site overlooking the Alabama state capitol, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a grim reminder of the scourge of white supremacy and a tribute to the thousands of African…
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Writing Heals the Mind and Body
Patients willing to write can change their outcomesThere is no denying that writing can heal. A 1999 University of Texas study reported that willingly writing about important personal experiences for as little as 15 minutes over the course of three days brings about improvements in mental and physical health. This was found to be true across age, gender, culture, social class, and personality type.…
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Nancy LeVine Captures the Beauty of Aging in Her Portraits of Senior Dogs
LeVine’s stunning photographs hold important lessons for humans facing the end of lifeAward- winning photographer Nancy LeVine is a dog lover, artist and the author of the critically acclaimed, bestselling book, “Senior Dogs Across America.” A former fashion photographer who once worked with celebrities like Kate Moss and Andy McDowell, LeVine more recently spent 12 years traveling across the nation taking stunning photographs of far less glamorous…
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How Do You Cultivate the Skill of Wonder? (Interview)
An Interview with Morning Altars creator, Day Schildkret, Part TwoIn this second part of a two part interview, I sit down with artist and educator, Day Schildkret, best known for his Morning Altars — beautiful pieces of impermanent earth art made as a practice of meditation, wonder and ritual. We recently highlighted a few of his altars in this Soulful Expressions article. Day is based…
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No One Dies Alone at University of Utah Hospital
Volunteers ensure that dying patients have company at the endTo soothe those close to death, the University of Utah Hospital has a No One Dies Alone (NODA) program to ensure all its patients die with at least a friendly acquaintance nearby. No one should die alone, waiting out their last moments in solitude. The dying process is difficult and frightening for everybody, no matter how prepared…
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“Yoga For Grief and Loss”
A comprehensive and personal guide to yoga and meditation for those in griefI was quite curious about “Yoga for Grief and Loss” by Karla Helbert. Before picking it up I had never read or even seen a book of its kind. What I found in its pages was a compassionate, profound, and practical resource to support all humans in their path of grief — it’s appropriate for…
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Our Monthly Tip: Making a Glass Mosaic to Memorialize Your Loved One
Create a beautiful memorial for your loved onesOur Tip of the Month A glass mosaic is a piece of art or an image made from small pieces of colored glass. Several years ago, I had a friend who was an artist who died very young. Before her death, she became very interested in making mosaics. After she died, I decided to make a glass…
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