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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature:
Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals:
Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one -
Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased:
Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in April
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Author Archives: Julie Gesin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again” from “The Phantom of the Opera”
The young heroine grieves the loss of her father in an unforgettable memorial song
Christine Daaé, once an obscure ballerina, is given a lead singing role in “Don Juan”, an opera written by the Phantom of the Opera, a disfigured man who is obsessed with the lovely, young woman. This opera is actually a … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Andrew Lloyd Webber, Death, Grief, Loss, Loss of a Loved One, Memorial, Memorial Songs, Musicals, Opera, Phantom of the Opera, Songs
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A Prairie for Emily
A grieving father restores a prairie habitat in memory of a dead daughter
Lush prairie grasses sway in the breeze and the golden crowns of black-eyed Susans turn towards the summer sun. Emily’s Prairie runs along Salt Creek, behind the Rolling Meadows High School in the suburban town of Arlington Heights, Illinois. Once … Continue reading