“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt

Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us

The album cover for "Sing to Me Instead," Ben Platt's album that includes "In Case You Don't Live Forever."

Ben Platt’s powerful song, “In Case You Don’t Live Forever,” is the love letter all of us would want to write a parent, friend or mentor who’d served as a guide in our lives. Released in 2019 on his debut album “Sing to Me Instead,” the song is one of several that explores Platt’s emotional inner world and relationships.

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Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief

How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love

Hands are going through the files of someone who recently died, to access their "In Case of Death" file.

One of the most grueling tasks to accomplish when a loved one dies is, unfortunately, unavoidable: closing up all of their legal and financial obligations they had in life. Without prior arrangements, fully closing the affairs of a deceased loved one can take up to two years

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An Inspiring Quote From Joseph Campbell About Navigating Life’s Challenges With Grace

Plus a lovely handmade heart made from spring flowers ffrom SevenPonds

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Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival

Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone

Kenny DeForest was a great vibe. He was appreciated by nearly everyone who crossed his path. His comedy was insightful, silly and provocative. He was life-affirming, kind and giving to his friends. I know this because I was one of those friends (yes, I am biased).

So when he tragically passed away last December in an e-bike accident, there was no world in which he would just “fade away.” Instead, his legacy will continue not only through his friends and family, but through a new comedy festival in his honor: “DeforeFest.”

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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature

Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice
Sunlight filtering through trees creates mystical atmosphere.

The slow, structured practice of forest bathing helps those grieving from loss receive the therapeutic benefits of nature.
Credit: Johannes Plenio

A hike through the woods is soothing for a grieving heart, but the practice of “forest bathing” can raise the therapeutic benefits to another level.

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The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals

Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one
A cardinal on a branch, recalling its symbolism for death and messages from beyond.

The Northern Cardinal is commonly found across the southeastern U.S.
Credit: Ed McAskill

Has a crested red bird recently crossed your path? If so, it may be a message from heaven, or an indication that a loved one has died, according to the longstanding cross-cultural symbolism of cardinals.

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