Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Annual 7 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving

Consider this list of gifts when searching for the perfect holiday present to comfort someone who is grieving
Posted on November 28, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The focus during the holiday season is often on family, loved ones and celebration. But for those who are grieving, the traditional feelings of comfort and joy can seem far away. In fact, it can feel very isolating, making coping … Continue reading →

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“Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change” by Maggie Smith

Viral poet Maggie Smith brings her encouraging tweets to the page in this collection of essays and affirmations
Posted on November 20, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Maggie Smith is an award-winning author of several books of poetry. One of her most well-known works, “Good Bones,” a straightforward, powerful poem about the dark pains and mixed hope of life, spread like wildfire on social media in 2016, … Continue reading →

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“All the Flowers Are for Me” by Anila Quayyum Agha Returns to the Cincinnati Art Museum on December 5

The award-winning, large-scale installation reflects on the complexities of love and loss
Posted on November 15, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Anila Quayyum Agha is best known for her large, laser-cut installations that manipulate light to creative immersive, contemplative environments. Her expansive piece, “All the Flowers Are for Me,” was first shown at the Cincinnati Art Museum in 2017 and awarded … Continue reading →

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“Take your cues from trees in autumn, which do not stubbornly hold onto their leaves or will them to stay green. Resisting change doesn’t stop it from happening. Let go, if only a little. Try to make yourself at home in a new season. Keep moving.”

- Maggie Smith
Posted on October 15, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Our Monthly Tip: Make A Shared Playlist To Memorialize Your Loved One

Sharing musical favorites with a personalized playlist is a powerful way to tap into the memories that accompany them
Posted on September 26, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month Music is profoundly linked to long-term personal memories. Creating a playlist that can be shared among those who are separated by miles but united by grief can be a powerful connecting force. This practice doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Canada Approves Psychedelic Mushrooms for End-of-Life Therapy

The decision is the latest example of how psilocybin is being increasingly approached as a therapeutic tool
Posted on September 18, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Psilocybin, the main component of psychedelic mushrooms, is gaining recognition all around the world for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. Once considered a recreational drug or used as part of shamanic rituals (dating back as far as 3500 BC), the … Continue reading →

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