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“Life After Death The Burden of Proof”
A book offering more parable than proofIt is challenging, this whole living in the face of death thing. Our consciousness — which takes in all the incoming stimuli from the internal and external environments at whirling speeds and processes it into a cohesive structure we call self — has to grapple with shifting sands as it builds a consistent story line.…
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Antim Sanskar: The Ancient Practice of Hindu Funeral Rites
Hindu funeral rites celebrate cultural heritage through preparing the body and spirit for the next lifeDeath, in many cultures, is the ultimate transition that life is leading up to. So it is no surprise that among the core series of sacraments, known as Sanskara, or rituals of perfection, the final rite comes in the funerary process of the Antim Sanskar. The importance of perfecting yourself in Hindu culture stems from…
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Be Careful with How You Use War Metaphors for Terminally Ill Patients with Cancer
According to language and end-of-life care experts in a recent study, using metaphors, such as “losing your battle” or “battle to be fought,” can have a detrimental effect on the feelings of those dealing with terminal cancer diagnosesAccording to an article on U.K.’s The Independent’s website, those with expertise in language and end-of-life care are saying that the standard media practice of describing “cancer as a ‘battle to be fought’ are leading to feelings or failure and guilt among terminally ill patients.” Researchers at the University of Lancaster in the United Kingdom…
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Mortal Darkness
Cancer and mortality emanate as darkness in Scottish artist Ken Currie’s “Three Oncologists”Three faces stare back at you, momentarily caught in the light as they turn into a looming darkness behind a curtain. Three men, clothed in gowns that quickly read medical. The illuminated gowns are covers that protect and contextualize these men as doctors. The men’s hands hold items that hint at a foreboding knowledge. One holds a loose paper…
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What is Occupational Therapy? (Interview)
In part one of our interview with Julie Groves, we talk about the specifics of occupational therapy and how it can improve the quality of lives nearing their endToday SevenPonds is speaking with Julie Groves, owner of the occupational therapy organization Therapy In Your Home. Julie has been working in the field of home care since 1980, including experience in working in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. Kimberly: How did you get into occupational therapy? Julie: In college, I realized that I couldn’t decide…
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“Après Lui“
This beautiful French film realistically captures the raw emotions and complicated grief of a mother whose only son dies suddenly in a car crash and follows how she tries to cope with his absenceAprès Lui opens with two male best friends goofing around by dressing up in one of the men’s mothers’ clothes and dancing around to music. They invite the one friend’s mother, Camille (played by the amazing Catherine Deneuve) to come in and laughter ensues when she helps them with their makeup so they can crash…
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