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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition: Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” is Frightening But Also Very Philosophical
Damien Hirst's famous sculpture challenges us to contemplate death and its meaning
Damien Hirst is a world-renowned contemporary artist who specializes in creating works that shock the senses. His 1991 sculpture titled “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” is perhaps the best example of his shocking brand … Continue reading
Research Panel Suggests Physical Activity Can Help Prevent and Manage Alzheimer’s Disease
An extensive review of numerous studies led to their conclusion
A panel of researchers and non-government organizational leaders has determined that physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Being physically active can also help manage symptoms of the disease, according to researchers. The study, published by … Continue reading
“Cemetry Gates,” by The Smiths
Song touches on the unfairness of death, yet ultimately is about love
“Cemetry Gates” by The Smiths is, on the surface, a song about two people who enter a cemetery to examine the gravestones. However, there are numerous ways in which you can dissect the deeper meanings that singer-songwriter Morrissey may have … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Cemetery Gates, Cemetry Gates, John Keats, Love, Morrissey, Oscar Wilde, Poetry, The Smiths, W.B. Yeats
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“My Last Days” by Justin Baldoni
The documentary series emphasizes life much more than the prospect of death
The cable network The CW has an online documentary series called “My Last Days.” It tells the stories of people living with terminal illness. But it is much more about life than the subjects’ impending deaths. One episode focuses on … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Brain Cancer, Fulfilling Life, Happiness, Jess Oldwyn, Kendrick Evans, Life, My Last Days, Sleep Apnea, terminal illness, The CW
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People With Good Heart Health in Middle Age Live Longer
Good cardiovascular health in middle age also equates to fewer years with chronic health issues
People with better heart health in middle age live longer and have fewer instances of all kinds of chronic illness, according to a new study reported by the American Heart Association. The 40-year study is the first to examine the … Continue reading
