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What Are the Top Five Regrets of the Dying?
Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware shares the top five regrets of those nearing the end-of-life
Not long ago, SevenPonds highlighted Jane McGonigal’s TED Talk on the potential that certain video games have to improve our health. As a video game designer, McGonigal wanted to create a positive activity for those who were ill or nearing … Continue reading
An Urn for Cremation Burials in Water
Agnes Hegedus designs an urn around an ancient -- yet eco-friendly -- tradition
We at SevenPonds have been bookmarking many of Designboom’s “Design for Death” inventions. The competition featured 2,050 designers from nearly 100 countries, each with unique designs for coffins and cremation vessels. Hungary’s Agnes Hegedus was a standout in the “Wrapping … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Burial, Cremation, Designboom, Eco-Friendly, Green Burial, Urn
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In Remembrance of 9/11: The Bead Quilt
A collaborative art piece cherishes loved ones lost on September 11th
Today marks the 12th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The anniversary is, of course, a somber day of remembrance for so many across the country. Yet, it has also brought Americans closer together in memoriam of the loved … Continue reading
What is Guided Imagery? An Interview with Leslie Davenport
Leslie Davenport helps those grieving the loss of a loved one heal through guided imagery programs
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Leslie Davenport. With extensive experience as a modern dancer and psychotherapist, Leslie has combined her passion for the mind-body connection to create guided imagery programs. When explored as a tool for healing, she has found that guided … Continue reading
“They say such nice things about people at their funerals. It makes me sad to realize that I’m going to miss mine by just a few days.”
-- Garrison Keillor
Natural Transitions Presents New End-of-Life Film Festival
The Colorado organization celebrates its tenth anniversary with a new tradition
The non-profit center Natural Transitions celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with the start of a new tradition: an end-of-life film festival. The event, to be held in Boulder, Colorado, is yet another example of Natural Transition’s wonderful position as … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Arts, Colorado, end-of-life, Film festival, Movie, Natural Transitions, New Tradition
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