“We don’t understand death. And the proof of this is that we give dead people a pillow. I mean hey…I think if you can’t stretch out and get some solid rest at that point…I don’t see how bedding accessories really make the difference.”WELCOME TO OUR BLOG
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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)
“This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”
- Alan Watts
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Alan Watts, Buddhist philosophy, Life, philosopher quote, philosopher quotes, Philosophy, play, Quotes about Life, work
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Study Finds Fewer American Automobile Fatalities Linked to Decreased Driving
Car crash deaths are down, but so is time spent traveling
A new study released by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine concludes that Americans drove less from 2003 to 2014. This decrease in road activity correlated directly with a decrease in automobile fatalities. However, less time spent behind the wheel … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Bring Friends and Family to Your Loved One’s Favorite Place in Nature
Honor your loved one's memory by gathering in their favorite place outdoors
Our Tip of the Month: Many people find comfort and peace in nature. Oftentimes a specific beach, forest, National Park or hiking trail is a person’s sanctuary during stressful times. After a loved one dies, bringing a group of family … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Beach, Grief, Hike, Hiking, Hiking Trail, Memorial Service, Nature, Outdoor activity, Outdoors
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“An Empty Seat in Class,” by Rick Ayers
Musings on student deaths and how teachers and their communities can deal with the tragedy
Rick Ayers’ book “An Empty Seat in Class” deals with an issue that many of us probably don’t consider very often: how the death of a student impacts teachers. “An Empty Seat in Class” is comprised of 10 sections, each dealing … Continue reading
The INN Between Offers Hospice For the Homeless
Hospice center is the first of its kind in the US
Dying with dignity is something that a lot of homeless people will not get to do. But in Salt Lake City, Utah, terminally ill homeless people have a chance to receive hospice care thanks to The INN Between. According to … Continue reading
