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You Take It From Here
A bittersweet novel about a young mother dying from terminal cancer whose major final request for her best friend makes us question how far we would all go for someone we love.Similar to its predecessors, Beaches and Steel Magnolias, Pamela Ribon’s You Take It From Here chronicles the roller coaster of a journey between best friends Danielle and Smidge, one of whom left their small southern town for LA, while the other stayed put. The story begins when the one who has remained in the tiny town…
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“My husband wanted to be cremated. I told him I’d scatter his ashes at Neiman Marcus – that way, I’d visit him every day.”
– Joan RiversYou may also like these funny quotes: “One day can make your life. One day can ruin your life. All life is, is four or five days that change everything.” “Having your whole life flash before your eyes as you die is basically the ultimate binge-watch.” “I have a long-standing friendship with death. When it…
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Unlocking the Tibetan Practice of Phowa
The Tibetan Buddhist practice of phowa grants the power to find enlightenment in preparing for deathIn Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the practice of phowa (pronounced po-wa) is a sacred form of meditation designed to prepare your consciousness to transcend your body after death. Like mantram singing, phowa is a lifelong endeavor that can be picked up at any time. Phowa can be practiced by an individual, or it can be performed…
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A Top Philanthropist Gives His Fortune Away
Sam Simon finds strength and meaning during the last stages of cancerWhile losing his battle with colon cancer, “The Simpsons” co-creator Sam Simon is giving away his fortune to feed homeless people and rescue animals from being killed in animal shelters. A diagnosis of terminal illness may eclipse one’s vision with melancholy and pain — yet some have discovered strength and meaning in their last months…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of loveThose wonderful fall days. 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…
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But What Does Death Sound Like? Saskia Moore’s “Dead Symphony”
The Australian artist interviewed those who had near-death experiences to compose an unparalleled symphonyWe don’t know what to expect after death. So we speculate. We believe in one thing or another, or nothing at all. The closest we’ve gotten to understanding what the “big moment” feels like is via those who have had a NDE (Near-Death Experience). Melbourne artist Saskia Moore was curious to know what aspects of…
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“The Scented Room”
My old copy of “The Scented Room” is an ideal book for a DIY condolence gift ideaJust because a book is old and out of print does not negate its value. I have a well worn copy of Barbara Milo Ohrbach’s The Scented Room I’ve treasured for decades now. Ms Ohrbach was the owner of a fabulous New York City shop Cherchez I loved back in the late 80s. Her keen eye for…
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