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Author Archives: Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
What is Jin Shin Jyutsu? An Interview with Judy Andry
In this two-part interview, Judy Andry explains the basics of Jin Shin Jyutsu and how the practice can improve quality of life
Today SevenPonds speaks with Judy Andry. Judy Andry has been studying Jin Shin Jyutsu since 1984. She was one of the first three members of the Jin Shin Jyutsu Advisory Council in 1998 and she has a small private counseling … Continue reading
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
A practicing surgeon contemplates mortality by examining the experiences of his elders and their caregivers
The concept of death is a compelling subject to dwell on. As we grow and mature, it becomes ingrained in us that, while a life may be the longest thing we will ever experience, the experience itself is shorter than … Continue reading
“Spikes” by Michael Chabon
Michael Chabon’s “Spikes” offers readers a perspective into how a person can unexpectedly learn to cope with the grief of losing a child
The process of grieving is a healing pain that can revitalize the spirit, just as much as it can signal the end of something or someone that we are beholden by. This is the main lesson for the short story … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged baseball, Depression, Grief, jewish funeral ceremonies, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Parent, lost at sea, michael chabon
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“Unbeing dead isn’t being alive.”
- E. E. Cummings
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged double-negative, E. E. Cummings Quote, Quotes about Death
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