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Author Archives: Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Ghosteen Speaks” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Ghosteen Speaks is an achingly beautiful ode to a life lost
Nick Cave, the enigmatic Australian singer-songwriter, is known for his deep and introspective lyrics that explore the complexities of the human experience. In his hauntingly beautiful song, “Ghosteen Speaks,” from the 2019 album “Ghosteen,” Cave delves into the depths of … Continue reading
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A Groundbreaking New CPR Technique Inspired by Toilet Plungers
The medical world has plunged headfirst into astonishing new CPR results
Even though cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is commonly shown in movies and on television as a semi-reliable lifesaving technique, its actual effectiveness has been bleak. According to an annual report by the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival, only 7 percent … Continue reading
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“Real Death” by Mount Eerie
Mount Eerie delivers the visceral sensation of grief through song
“Real Death” by Mount Eerie is about as literal as a song title can get. It is a song about death, and by gosh, is it ‘real.’
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New Organization Offers Education to the Terminally Ill About Psychedelics
Unsure about psychedelics & end-of-life therapy? You have a new resource
Life can be hard. Dying can be harder. But a growing amount of research is showing that thanks to psychedelics, death doesn’t necessarily have to be as painful as we previously thought.
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“Life Goes On” by Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur brings us together by sharing his universal feelings of loss
On the surface, “Life Goes On” by Tupac Shakur is a gritty ode to the people we lose during a lifetime. But beneath the surface, Shakur is weaving a complex balance of perspectives that never traditionally aligned.
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“A Man Called Otto” by Marc Forster
This touching film captures how the power of community can heal wounds
“A Man Called Otto” features Tom Hanks in the role of a surly curmudgeon who’s actively trying to take his own life. In other words, this is not your typical Tom Hanks movie.
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