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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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Tag Archives: Loss of a Mother
“Angel” by The Corrs
A tribute song focused on remembering the angelic qualities of a mother after her death
In 2004, the Corrs, a Celtic folk rock group consisting of three sisters and one brother, released a beautiful, upbeat song called “Angel.” The song serves as a tribute to the group’s mother, who had died five years earlier. All … Continue reading
“Like a River” Is a Painfully Real Memorial Service Song for Daughters Who Have Lost Their Mother
Carly Simon sings honestly about the death of her mother and the sad details, including settling the estate, that followed
One of my personal favorites, Carly Simon’s song “Like a River”, expresses the depth of Carly’s love following the death of her mother. Carly sings openly of “death’s struggle,” then peace and the subsequent sad details of settling the estate … Continue reading
The Daughter Who Started It All
A look at the life of Anna Jarvis and her conception of Mother’s Day
Every May, I find myself scrambling to finish final papers, study for exams, finish out the school year, and most importantly find something to give my mother. I’ll love my mother more than she’ll ever know, but every year around … Continue reading
Mothers of Invention
Reinventing funeral services
Mother’s Day arrives this week, and so I start it off with a post dedicated to our lovely mothers of invention. I will look at three different experiences involving mothers that signify why our national relationship to traditional funeral practices … Continue reading
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Tagged Angelina Jolie, Funeral, Funeral Director, Funeral Industry, Loss of a Mother, Madonna, Mothers, Remembrance
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Garden State (2004) by Zach Braff
Loss of mother leads to self-discovery in this quirky indie film
Garden State begins with protagonist Andrew Largeman (Zach Braff) being informed via phone message that his paraplegic mother has died after a tragic bathtub accident. The death serves as a sort of trigger to the rest of the action: when … Continue reading
