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Alex Grey’s Mystical Vision of Death
In “Dying,” a mystic artist looks beyond the physicalAlex Grey is widely recognized as one of the foremost artists working in spiritual and esoteric themes. The driving force behind his work is beyond aesthetic; in his own words, “[he tries] to find the core truths in all the different wisdom traditions and bring them into a contemporary sacred art. There can be a…
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What is Child Bereavement Care? (Interview)
Grief counseling services for children and families who are dealing with loss at the Children’s Bereavement CenterToday, SevenPonds speaks with Peter Willig, the Director of Operations and Marketing at the Children’s Bereavement Center (CBC). The center is based in Miami, Florida, with counseling services available in the Coconut Grove, Miami Shore, Broward areas and more. The CBC’s mission statement embodies their commitment to helping children in the grieving process: to restore…
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“Facing the Final Mystery: A Guide to Discussing End-of-Life Issues”
A guide to talking about death, dying and end-of-life issuesFacing The Final Mystery is by no means a book you read in a few sittings — nor does it simply live on your bookshelf. Larsen’s book is more of a consulting manual, especially regarding problems that are unique to individual situations. The book promotes palliative care and explores the nature of hospice care. Specifically,…
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“I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying”
— Woody AllenRelated: “It would be very glamorous to be reincarnated as a great big ring on Liz Taylor’s finger” “He has kicked the bucket, hopped the twig, bit the dust, snuffed it, breathed his last and gone to meet the Great Head of Light Entertainment in the Sky” “Death is the most convenient time to tax…
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Aokigahara and Suicide in Japan
A look at Japan’s “Suicide Forest” and the effects of isolated depressionThe Japanese mindset regarding suicide differs greatly from the outlook held by much of the rest of the world. The predominant belief in Japan holds that suicide can actually be a means of taking responsibility for an adverse life situation — a sharp contrast to the perception of suicide in many other cultures. The suicide rate in…
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Suzette Airs on a Local Palo Alto TV Show
Suzette shares her futuristic vision of death, the last taboo, with Palo Alto talk show host HenriettaLast month, our founder, Suzette Sherman, appeared on local Palo Alto talk show, “Talking with Henrietta” which aired in 5 cities surrounding Palo Alto, California. Suzette spoke candidly about how she and the rest of SevenPonds team are working tirelessly to transform the image of death. She shared her vision of a near future where death…
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Medical Bankruptcy in the U.S.
Recent findings reveal that unpaid medical bills may be the largest cause of the country’s financial bankruptcyAccording to NerdWallet Health (a division of the price-comparison website), close to 2 million Americans will declare bankruptcy protection in this year due to not being able to pay their medical bill costs. It’s an alarming discovery that unveils health care as the number one cause of bankruptcy filings in the U.S. CNBC discussed the NerdWallet…
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African Bushmen and the Trance Dance
A traditional dance of shaman healers enters the realm of “half-death”The populations of the indigenous “Bushmen” of Southern Africa span across several countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. The different indigenous cultures have rich artistic and ritualistic traditions, many of which continue to play an integral role in their communities. The San people of Botswana, for example, continue to exemplify…
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What is Spiritual Care for the Ill, Dying and Bereaved? (Interview)
How spirituality in bereavement couseling can aid those coping with deathRabbi Eric Weiss is the Executive Director of the Bay Area Jewish Healing Center. Located in San Francisco, California, the healing center serves throughout Sonoma and Mountain View. His experience with death and dying started years back before Rabbinic school. During what is now called the AIDS Pandemic, Rabbi Eric was one of the first hospice volunteers in San…
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