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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition: Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Author Archives: Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
AI-Generated Scam Obituaries Take Over Google
Imposter obituaries are being created both for the recently deceased and the still living
In January, Deborah Vankin was very much alive when her father reached out, concerned that news was being spread that she had died. The culprit? Fake AI-generated scam obituaries. The L.A.-based journalist Vankin hesitatingly started to read some of the … Continue reading
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“Anxiety and Hope in Japanese Art,” on Display at the Met
An exploration of Japanese art around death, suffering and hope
“Anxiety and Hope in Japanese Art,” the exhibit currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a unique look at how Japanese art has intertwined grief and suffering with ideas about rebirth. Combining sacred objects … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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Our Monthly Tip: Host a Memorial Hike
Honor a loved one's connection to nature by hiking in their memory
Our Tip of the Month If your loved one was an avid lover of the outdoors or had a favorite trail, consider planning a memorial hike in their honor. This can be incorporated into, or replace, a celebration of life … Continue reading
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The Shadow Side of Dark Tourism
Grief tourism destinations can cross the line from respectful remembrance to self-involved voyeurism
Many people are starting to plan summer travel. Perhaps you’re drawn to visiting places known for tasty cuisine, spectacular nature or cultural juggernauts. But one type of tourism not often discussed is what’s been labeled “dark tourism,” “grief tourism,” or … Continue reading
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“Amazon History of a Former Nail Salon Worker” by Ocean Vuong
A simple list of online orders chronicles a woman's end-of-life purchases
Mar. Advil (ibuprofen), 4 pack Sally Hansen Pink Nail Polish, 6 pack Clorox Bleach, industrial size Diane hair pins, 4 pack Seafoam handheld mirror “I Love New York” T-shirt, white, small
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Beyond the Five Stages: Grief Theories in the Modern Age
A look at the history of grief theories and their impact on society today
If there is one thing people know about grief, it’s that there are five stages you must move through. Or are there? Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s model of grief has become by far the most well-known, commonly cited paradigm for grieving, but … Continue reading
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