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“Make You Feel My Love”
Bob Dylan’s tender love song reminds us of the source of our griefA little over two years ago, a fire destroyed the building where I was renting an apartment. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the landlord soon placed everyone who lived in the building in a new home. All we lost, it seemed at the time, was “stuff.” We all felt very lucky, because stuff is…
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Sci-Fi Writer Explores Death From Near Future
Monica Byrne juxtaposes inevitability of death with fixation on eternal lifeScience fiction writer, playwright and culture critic Monica Byrne explores the experience of witnessing death from the perspective of a 318-year-old woman in her Ted Talk, “A Sci-Fi Vision of Love From a 318-Year-Old Hologram.” The woman is named Pilar, and she is living in the near future, at a time when humans have colonized the…
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New Device May Help Patients With Heart Failure
Patients involved in a recent study reported fewer symptoms, better quality of life and increased exercise abilityA recent study suggests that a new heart device intended to improve blood flow may be beneficial for people suffering with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Corvia Medical’s InterAtrial Shunt device is a flower-shaped wire device that creates a tiny hole between the upper chambers of the heart. It is designed to improve blood…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as an ongoing celebration of loveIt’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 meeting was electric,…
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“The Unforgetting” Explores the Evolution of Grief
Artist Peter Watkins makes evolving photos and installations following his mother’s suicideAn artist confronting grief has the almost insurmountable task of expressing deep, complex feelings to complete strangers. This is especially true for an artist dealing with the death of a parent. It is even more so when the death was an apparent suicide. Artist Peter Watkins manages to bring his audience of strangers into his…
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Our Weekly Tip: Plan Childcare In Advance of Bereavement
Plan in advance for your child’s care while you are grievingOur Tip of the Week: In this day and age, with advanced medical care available to almost everyone, most deaths can be anticipated in advance. Even when someone has a terminal illness, there is usually time to plan for the inevitable. Conversely, sudden deaths due to accident or violence are much less common today. Many people recover…
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“Facial Reflexology”
A book exploring facial acupressure as a gentle complementary practice for every stage of life, loss, and griefWhile Western medicine excels at treating the physical body in moderate to extreme states of imbalance, other holistic therapies address the whole human system — mind, body and emotions. They provide keys for wellness, even as the body degenerates and the mind blurs. In the past, SevenPonds has covered therapies such as Jin Shin Jyutsu and…
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Cremation Rates Exploding In The United States
More Americans are choosing cremation over burial for its environmental and economic benefitsIn 1960, about 3.6 percent of the population opted for cremation. However, that number has risen steadily ever since. The Cremation Association of North America reports that in 2014, the national cremation rate reached 46.7 percent. That’s an astounding 1211.80 percent increase in 54 years. CANA expects the number to rise to 70.6 percent of the…
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“Thank You”
Sometimes “Thank you” is the highest praiseWhen the heart is too full for words, the most sincere expression of love is often a simple offering of thanks. Johnny Reid completely captures this idea in his tender love song “Thank You.” His warm, soulful voice and the beautiful melody put into words what so many of us long to express. The narrative voice…
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