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“Live Like You Were Dying,” Recorded by Tim McGraw

A song about living life to the fullest, written by Craig Wiseman and Tim Nichols

A woman battling a brain tumor once told me, “It’s not that you should live each day as if it’s your last. You should live each day as if it’s your ONLY.” The songwriters of “Live Like You Were Dying” … Continue reading

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A Song Resonates With A Reader

Letters like these are the inspiration that keep us going

To Our Readers, We are proud to share with you a letter (via email) from a visitor to our SevenPonds website. Jim was inspired by the information we provide to help people like him navigate the end of life. Suzette … Continue reading

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“Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” by Sandy Denny

The touching song takes an ambiguous look at the importance of time

When we contemplate life and the enigmatic nature of time, oftentimes a song can help to facilitate the process. Some tunes just beg us to think about the important things. “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” provides listeners with a palatable … Continue reading

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“Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill

The famed country singer's beautiful eulogic ballad for his late brother

When Vince Gill, accompanied by Allison Krauss and Ricky Skaggs, performed “Go Rest High On That Mountain” at Carnegie Hall, the artist stepped up to the mic to introduce the tune, saying “This is a song I wrote about my … Continue reading

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“My Immortal” by Evanescence

A haunting ballad speaks to the pain of loss

Capturing the rawness and persistence of grief in music isn’t easy. Many artists try; many come close, and a few hit the mark. “My Immortal” by Evanescence is definitely in the latter category. The song is hauntingly beautiful — the … Continue reading

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“The Plains/Bitter Dancer” by Fleet Foxes

The mellifluous song contemplates mortality

“The Plains/Bitter Dancer” by Fleet Foxes is a beautifully composed song, consisting of an instrumental intro and a lyrical second half. It’s about mortality and how death is a natural part of life. The first stanza touches on the aspect … Continue reading

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