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Author Archives: Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“On Pain” by Kahlil Gibran
Timeless funeral poem coaches us to meet the lessons of pain with openness
Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain. So begins Kahlil Gibran’s poem, “On … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged God, Grace, Graceful Mournings, Kahlil Gibran, Kahlil Gibran poetry, pain, Pain versus suffering, State of Grace, Suffering
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“Final Conversations: Helping the Living and the Dying Talk to Each Other” by Maureen P. Keeley, Ph.D., and Julie M. Yingling, Ph.D
Conversation guide facilitates authentic communication at end of life
What do you say to your loved one when you don’t know if those words will be the last you ever share with them? Maureen P. Keeley, Ph.D., and Julie M. Yingling, Ph.D. know how complicated and nebulous it sometimes … Continue reading
The Judaic Tradition of Ethical Wills
Ethical wills have been part of Jewish heritage for generations
An ethical will — also known as a “legacy letter” — is a document that bequeaths not material goods, but ideas and values. For Jewish people, ethical wills are a recognized part of how their faith is passed on from … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Dying, Ethical Will, Heart wills, Israel, Jewish Tradition, Jews, Judaism, Sharing values and traditions, United States
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The High Cost of Dying Without Insurance
Dying without insurance is a painful prospect for up to 28 million Americans
According to an article published by The Nation this past summer, approximately 28 million uninsured Americans face the prospect of dying painfully, without the medication or other social supports accessible to those who have health insurance. Primarily made up of … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Sing The Blues
Expressing yourself through song is an effective technique to navigate grief
Our Tip of the Week: Let out the roar. Let out the sob. Release what is rising to the surface instead of burying it inside. We can do this in an incredibly effective way using the vibration of our own … Continue reading
