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Author Archives: Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“I’m On My Way to a Better Place” by Chairmen of the Board
This '70s soul group takes us to a better place after just one listen
Despite the widespread belief in the afterlife, most people in the Western world respond to the idea of death with nothing short of mind-numbing dread. But not Chairmen of the Board. They get downright groovy to the thought of the … Continue reading
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“Girl With Death Mask” by Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo laces her eerie painting with symbolic signs of hope
As we approach Halloween and All Souls Day, it’s a fitting time to discuss one of Frida Kahlo’s more eerie paintings. One of the 20th-century’s most iconic artists, Kahlo was not shy about expressing grief and death on her canvases.
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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“Aporia” directed by Jared Moshe
This film uses time travel to teach us about the consequences of avoiding feelings
“Aporia,” directed by Jared Moshe, presents a fresh take on the time travel genre. It also shows us how grief can affect people in different ways and illuminates the lengths some people will go to avoid feeling the pain of … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“Deepening The Wonder” by Hafiz
Hafiz invites us to joyfully embrace the impermanence of existence
Death is a favor to us, But our scales have lost their balance. The impermanence of the body Should give us great clarity, Deepening the wonder in our senses and eyes Of this mysterious existence we share And are surely … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
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A Virtual Team Huddle Brings More Humanity to Cancer Care
An Interview with oncologist Hoa Le, M.D., who introduced the huddle to his oncology practice
Medical professionals cannot prevent death, but Hoa Le, M.D. is working to provide patients with what he describes as a “beautiful, dignified” end-of-life experience. Le, who’s been an oncologist for the past 17 years and currently practices at Kaiser Permanente … Continue reading
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How Lifting Weights Became a Hedge Against Dementia
Resistance training is one of the only proven interventions against dementia
Lifting weights is a common way to prepare for a fight, so why would the fight against dementia be any different? Evidence continues to surface that strength training, more so than memory training or diet, can help in the quest … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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