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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Ramadan Funeral Traditions
What happens when someone dies during this Muslim holy month?
This year’s Ramadan observance starts today and lasts until July 16. People around the world celebrate the tradition with a set of guidelines passed down for generations. For Muslims, Ramadan is a month of reflection and willpower. To commemorate Muhammad … Continue reading
A Man Without a Country by Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut talks to readers about the meaning of life
Kurt Vonnegut is undeniably funny, and so is A Man Without a Country. But Vonnegut’s sort-of-memoir goes beyond wry witticism. He distills all that he has learned in his decades on this planet into this one short book. It’s a … Continue reading
Can Ayahuasca Heal Grief? An Interview with Dercas Nidra
Dercas Nidra's groups lead the way in tea-based healing
We spoke with Dercas Nidra (his name has been changed to protect his identity). He is a licensed social worker and yoga instructor from San Francisco who leads monthly ayahuasca sessions to help people through grief. Ayahuasca is a tea … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Include Emergency Contacts for Two-Step Verification Passwords
Don't let your loved ones stay locked out of your online accounts
Our Tip of the Week: Passwords are becoming the old-school way to keep hackers out of your valuable online assets. New technology embraces physical verification (such as a fingerprint) to verify your identity online. Most websites also offer two-step verification … Continue reading
Watch Joe Biden’s Stirring Speech About Losing a Child
The vice president talks about the loss of his wife, daughter and son
In a surprisingly candid speech at Yale, Vice President Joe Biden described the pain parents endure when they lose a child. Biden understands this idea better than most. He recently lost his son Beau Biden, 46, to brain cancer, and … Continue reading
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Angel of Hope Memorial Gardens
A space for communities to heal after the loss of a child
The adage goes: “No parent should have to bury a child.” While nothing truly heals the pain caused by this loss, some communities are trying to ease the pain one statue at a time. Across the United States, parents who … Continue reading
