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Author Archives: Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Aporia” directed by Jared Moshe
This film uses time travel to teach us about the consequences of avoiding feelings
“Aporia,” directed by Jared Moshe, presents a fresh take on the time travel genre. It also shows us how grief can affect people in different ways and illuminates the lengths some people will go to avoid feeling the pain of … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“Deepening The Wonder” by Hafiz
Hafiz invites us to joyfully embrace the impermanence of existence
Death is a favor to us, But our scales have lost their balance. The impermanence of the body Should give us great clarity, Deepening the wonder in our senses and eyes Of this mysterious existence we share And are surely … Continue reading
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A Virtual Team Huddle Brings More Humanity to Cancer Care
An Interview with oncologist Hoa Le, M.D., who introduced the huddle to his oncology practice
Medical professionals cannot prevent death, but Hoa Le, M.D. is working to provide patients with what he describes as a “beautiful, dignified” end-of-life experience. Le, who’s been an oncologist for the past 17 years and currently practices at Kaiser Permanente … Continue reading
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How Lifting Weights Became a Hedge Against Dementia
Resistance training is one of the only proven interventions against dementia
Lifting weights is a common way to prepare for a fight, so why would the fight against dementia be any different? Evidence continues to surface that strength training, more so than memory training or diet, can help in the quest … Continue reading
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“Ghosteen Speaks” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Ghosteen Speaks is an achingly beautiful ode to a life lost
Nick Cave, the enigmatic Australian singer-songwriter, is known for his deep and introspective lyrics that explore the complexities of the human experience. In his hauntingly beautiful song, “Ghosteen Speaks,” from the 2019 album “Ghosteen,” Cave delves into the depths of … Continue reading
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A Groundbreaking New CPR Technique Inspired by Toilet Plungers
The medical world has plunged headfirst into astonishing new CPR results
Even though cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is commonly shown in movies and on television as a semi-reliable lifesaving technique, its actual effectiveness has been bleak. According to an annual report by the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival, only 7 percent … Continue reading
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