Author Archives: Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Real Death” by Mount Eerie

Mount Eerie delivers the visceral sensation of grief through song

“Real Death” by Mount Eerie is about as literal as a song title can get. It is a song about death, and by gosh, is it ‘real.’

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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 resource

Life 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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“Life Goes On” by Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur brings us together by sharing his universal feelings of loss

On 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.

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“A Man Called Otto” by Marc Forster

This touching film captures how the power of community can heal wounds

“A Man Called Otto” features Tom Hanks in the role of a surly curmudgeon who’s actively trying to take his own life. In other words, this is not your typical Tom Hanks movie.

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“Everybody Lost Somebody” by Bleachers

A moving song about the shared human experience of loss

“Everybody Lost Somebody” is a moving song by the rock band Bleachers that dives into the universal experience of loss and grief. While the song may seem to be about the pain of losing a loved one, it also speaks … Continue reading

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These Are 5 of the Top Longevity Supplements That Fight Aging

Aging is inevitable but there are supplements that have been proven to reduce its speed

Human beings have been uniquely cursed with the desire to ward off the one thing we can’t avoid: aging. In fact, as you just read that sentence, you got older. Luckily, there are supplements for longevity out there that can … Continue reading

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