Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Death Nesting: The Heart-Centered Practices of a Death Doula” by Anne Marie-Keppel

Practical, emotional and spiritual tools to assist someone through the dying process
Posted on February 11, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In her thoughtful guide on approaching death, author Anne-Marie Keppel introduces us to the concept of “death nesting.” In her words, this means “preparing the nest for one who is dying, just as we might prepare a nest for one … Continue reading →

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“Life’s for the Living” by Passenger

The re-released song, featuring a duet with Foy Vance, reminds listeners not to take life for granted
Posted on February 2, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Life’s for the Living” by Passenger reminds us that it sometimes takes the looming certainty of eventual death to challenge us to seize opportunities; to not take everything so seriously. The newly recorded version of the familiar song forces us … Continue reading →

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Finding Healing on a Griefcation

People are turning to travel and retreat as one way to process their grief
Posted on January 28, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When someone experiences a devastating loss, healing rarely happens quickly. Even when one is again capable of managing day-to-day life – grocery shopping, childcare, work schedules – that grief can easily get buried beneath the surface. And so healing and … Continue reading →

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Hearing Aids Can Extend Life and Prevent Dementia

A recent study found that using hearing aids reduced peoples' risk of mortality by 24%
Posted on January 20, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

What’s that? Using hearing aids can prevent early death, according to a study published earlier this month in The Lancet Healthy Longevity Journal.

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“Untitled” (I will go simply) by Tess Nealon Raskin

A teen’s 2021 poem encourages the acceptance of death
Posted on January 12, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

I will go simply. Like moths peeling from yellowed screens, like a dirty plate slipping under the grey water of the sink, I will wait for my time. Not under hot, energy efficient lights and white sheets as flocks of … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions for People Who are Grieving

Allow any unresolved grief the space and time it needs this coming year
Posted on December 31, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Many people ring in the new year with friends, family, and loved ones while crafting New Year’s resolutions to outline their goals, hopes and dreams. For those who are grieving this season, a more compassionate alternative might be to set … Continue reading →

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