Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Two Planets” by Allama Iqbal

Urdu poet lyrically addresses age-old dilemma of love and longing
Posted on August 19, 2019 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Allama Sir Muhammad Iqbal is considered one of the greatest Muslim poets of the 20th century. Born in the Punjab province of British India in 1873, Iqbal was a champion of the working class and a voice for healthy individuals … Continue reading →

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“Time is the best teacher, unfortunately, it kills all of its students.”

- Robin Williams
Posted on August 11, 2019 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Livestreaming Funerals Gains Popularity

Technology enables distant loved ones to join in mourning
Posted on August 9, 2019 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Americans are increasingly live-streaming funerals, bringing loved ones together in mourning. Today, many funeral homes and chapels will not only livestream a service, allowing guests to participate from a distance but will also post the content online. Many offer additional … Continue reading →

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“Birth and death are the two noblest expressions of bravery.”

- Kahlil Gibran
Posted on August 8, 2019 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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“When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi

A neurosurgeon with cancer explores what makes life meaningful in the face of death
Posted on August 2, 2019 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Paul Kalanithi’s cancer became the impetus for his bestselling memoir, “When Breath Becomes Air” – fulfilling his lifelong ambition to become a writer while cutting that life tragically short. The book reveals the story of a neurosurgery resident on the … Continue reading →

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Hindu Cremations at Nepal’s Pashupatinath Temple

Family members complete nearly two weeks of traditional Hindu mourning rituals
Posted on July 30, 2019 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal is one of the region’s most significant Hindu pilgrimage destinations. Located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati river, the sprawling temple complex includes hundreds of Shiva “lingams,” or symbols representing Lord Shiva, and overflows … Continue reading →

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