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Author Archives: Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives” by Apichatpong Weerasethakul
This 2010 film is a touching meditation about a man facing the end of his life
If you try to make logical sense of the 2010 film “Uncle Boonme Who Can Recall His Past Lives,” you won’t like it. But if you can turn off your ‘left brain’ and watch this film from your creative, flowing, … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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Will the United States Ever See a Death Hotel?
Death hotels are embraced in India, but the U.S. may not be ready yet
There are over 90,000 hotels and motels in the United States, but none, as far as we know, cater to the dying. Things are a little different in India, home to at least one death hotel. The death hotel in … Continue reading
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Jason Isbell Reveals the Importance of Death in “If We Were Vampires”
The song by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit aims to capture the fleeting nature of life
Human life is complicated, just ask Jason Isbell. How can it sometimes feel utterly tragic while simultaneously feeling so achingly beautiful? Isbell, one of the finest songwriters of the modern era, has attempted to express this paradox. And the results … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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The Winter Solstice as a Portal for Healing Grief
Cultures across the world view the winter solstice as a sacred time to honor those who have passed and to make room for rebirth
The winter solstice is an event that occurs on December 21st of every year. On this day, the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night of the year. But it’s more than just a physical event.
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Hospice Massage Offers a Touching End to Life
Julia Gandy describes the vital role that touch can play during the end of someone's life
Human touch is vital. There are libraries of information about the importance of maintaining touch with humans in the early stages of their lives. But what about the late stages of their lives? Julia Gandy believes it’s just as important.
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What’s Causing the Surge in US Traffic Deaths?
The cause for the rise in traffic deaths may surprise you.
As COVID swept America in 2020, it wasn’t the only factor contributing to a rising death toll. Traffic deaths have also risen dramatically in the past three years in the United States. This is a fairly shocking fact considering the … Continue reading
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