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Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief: The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss -
Did Our Ancestors Leave Behind a Map of the Afterlife?: New archaeological discoveries suggest a link between ancient monuments and burial sites -
My Dear Cousin Is Still An Angel at My Side: The story of a young woman who, at 12-years-old, lost a cousin who was also a best friend
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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
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
Posted in Practical Tips
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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
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
Posted in Lending Insight
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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
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
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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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
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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
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
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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