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“Something Beautiful Remains”
An inspirational self-tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ RollAlthough most of us may be familiar with iconic singer Tina Turner’s rockin’ repertoire, “Something Beautiful Remains” is one of the artist’s lesser-known songs that gently soothes the soul. Turner died in her Switzerland home on May 24, 2023, at the age of 83 after a several-year battle with intestinal cancer. The sultry and soulful…
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“For Grief”
Irish poet-priest acknowledges the pain of grief while extending an offering of hopeWhen you lose someone you love,Your life becomes strange,The ground beneath you becomes fragile,Your thoughts make your eyes unsure;And some dead echo drags your voice downWhere words have no confidenceYour heart has grown heavy with loss;And though this loss has wounded others too,No one knows what has been taken from youWhen the silence of absence…
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New Organization Offers Education to the Terminally Ill About Psychedelics
Unsure about psychedelics & end-of-life therapy? You have a new resourceLife can be hard. Dying can be harder. But a growing amount of research is showing that thanks to psychedelics, death doesn’t necessarily have to be as painful as we previously thought.
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Study: Brain Activity Can Surge at Time of Death
New research shows that the dying may experience a spike in consciousnessThose approaching death often report near-death experiences such as leaving their bodies, seeing dead loved ones, or watching their life flash before their eyes. Now, researchers have discovered a spike in brain activity that could explain these phenomena.
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a S’mores Basket for Your Grieving Friend
Spending time outside talking with a grieving friend can be a meaningful summertime experienceOur Monthly Tip: The tradition of humans sitting around glowing embers, warming themselves and sharing stories, has been present since the advent of fire. Gathering with a friend or two to talk and open your heart to one another can be a comforting experience. This summer, you can invite a grieving friend to spend time…
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“Birdsong”
Bird imagery speaks to wider experiences of griefKina Grannis’s song “Birdsong” begins with just that: the soft chirping of birds, accompanied by gentle piano chords. She then begins singing about a special connection with someone, describing how they fell right into her hands and that she will continue to hold them for as long as she can. But the chorus reveals that…
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“Death Is Not the End” Looks at Death Through the Lens of Christian & Buddhist Art
The exhibit “Death is Not the End” is on display in New York through January 14, 2024Rubin Museum curator Elena Pakhoutova has assembled an array of artwork to explore the concept of death in Tibetan Buddhism and Christianity. “Death is Not the End,” a cross-cultural exhibit, includes prints, oil paintings, bone ornaments, thangka paintings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts and ritual items that span 12 centuries. Many of these are from the museum’s…
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“Life Goes On”
Tupac Shakur brings us together by sharing his universal feelings of lossOn the surface, “Life Goes On” by Tupac Shakur is a gritty ode to the people we lose during a lifetime. But beneath the surface, Shakur is weaving a complex balance of perspectives that never traditionally aligned. One of the reasons Shakur was so special was that he could thread the needle between poetry and…
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Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs is an Historic Gem
A serene burial ground rich in local folklore and beautyEvergreen Cemetery is an expansive 220-acre burial place with unique historical ties to the city of Colorado Springs. More than 90 thousand mausoleums, statues and headstones pay homage to pioneers who migrated to the area in the mid- to late 1800s. Notable settlers include early Western explorers, Union and Confederate soldiers, and thousands who migrated…
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