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Author Archives: Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
What is Kara Grief Support? An Interview with Jim Mulvaney
How peer counselors use their own experiences to support those in the journey through grief
Jim Mulvaney became a Counselor Supervisor at Kara after initially volunteering as a grief counselor. Since he joined Kara’s staff in the fall of 2004, Jim has held the positions of Director of Adult Services, Director of Programs, and Director … Continue reading
“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.”
--Kahlil Gibran
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Death Quotes, Grief, Kahlil Gibran, Right of Passage
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“Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac
The beautiful funeral song that speaks of love, loss and moving on
If you watched the Superbowl or any Budweiser commercials lately, then I’m sure you’ve seen the touching scene where a horse finds his old friend to the sound of “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. While it’s one thing to find sentimental … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Beautiful Funeral Song, Fleetwood Mac, Grief, Landslide, Right of Passage, Stevie Nicks
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“Another Weeping Woman” by Wallace Stevens
Earnest advice for grieving, moving on and cherishing a loved one’s memory
In “Another Weeping Woman,” by Wallace Stevens, we are given earnest advice to move on and let go. While we at SevenPonds suggest you take your time with the grieving process and give you emotions as much attention as they … Continue reading
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The young adult novel that takes on death, love and loss
The Fault in Our Stars is about as YA as it gets — the snarky attitudes, teen love dramas and arguments with parents all scream young adult fiction. The only thing differentiating this book from so many others is its … Continue reading
Bardo: a Sacred Belief in Tibetan Buddhism
That in-between state separating this life and the next
While it’s a commonly known fact that Buddhism adheres to the belief in reincarnation after death, there is much to explore in the grey area between lives. In the Tibetan language, the word “bardo” literally means “intermediate state.” This belief … Continue reading
