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Author Archives: Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
What is the Sacred Dying Foundation? An Interview with Megory Anderson
Bringing sacredness and a spiritual element to the end-of-life experience
Megory Anderson is the founder of the Sacred Dying Foundation, an organization designed to bring sacredness and a spiritual element to the end-of-life experience. She is a theologian, educator, liturgist and author of the books Sacred Dying: Creating Rituals for … Continue reading
Life and Death on the Fourth of July
Some facts you might not know about the famous American holiday
As the Fourth of July came and went, most of us (including myself) were preoccupied with barbequing, firework watching, and perhaps some heavy drinking. While we all know this summer holiday marks our country’s self-declared independence, many do not know … Continue reading
“The End of Your Life Book Club,” by Will Schwalbe
A reflection about the books you read when a loved one nears death
In 2007, Will Schwalbe’s mother, Mary Anne, was diagnosed with hepatitis after returning from a humanitarian trip to Pakistan. Months later, her doctors discovered she was suffering from an advanced stage of pancreatic cancer, a disease which is usually fatal … Continue reading
Exploring the Traditions of Greece
How a funeral rite has outlasted the centuries
One of the most seldom discussed funeral rites in our culture happens to be one of the most ancient. What started in 1100 B.C. Greece is still largely practiced today. In archaic times, Greeks either buried or cremated their loved … Continue reading
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Redefining what it means to be strong mentally and physically in the face of loss
A few weeks ago, I was very pleased to find a book had magically downloaded on my Kindle. I forgot I’d preordered it months ago after reading Cheryl Strayed’s essay, “The Love of My Life.” After her mother died … Continue reading
“The Seeker’s Guide” by Elizabeth Lesser
Make your life a spiritual adventure
“What must die within you now, so that you can grow?” In Elizabeth Lesser’s beautiful summation of life’s big questions, The Seeker’s Guide, we are given the opportunity to follow her rollercoaster of realizations, lessons, and insights as she … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth Lesser, Grieving, Spirituality and Belief, The Seeker's Guide
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