Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ten Quotes About Death During the Holidays

From Gwendolyn Brooks to Charles Dickens, wisdom on coping with loss amid cheer
Posted on December 14, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Dealing with death is never easy – but it can be even more challenging during the holiday season, when others are celebrating life. For those facing the death of a loved one, grieving a recent loss, or mourning the absence … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carter’s Lengthy Stay Challenges Hospice Misconceptions

The former U.S. president has now spent more than nine months in hospice, emphasizing its impact on quality of life
Posted on December 5, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter entered home hospice care in February 2023 – and nine months later, his longevity rivals hospice misconceptions. The 39th President of the United States appeared briefly at his late wife Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in Plains, … Continue reading →

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“Vanished House” by Hu Quanchun

A haunting, ivy-clad sculpture in a Chinese cemetery evokes the nature of loss
Posted on November 27, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Chinese designer Hu Quanchun has found a unique way to depict the loss of family, home, and place in his sculpture, “Vanished House.” The sculpture is a memorial installation, set in a cemetery in Wuhan, China. It consists of permeable, … Continue reading →

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“Places We Won’t Walk” by Bruno Major

The song elicits a sense of loss amidst the beauty of life
Posted on November 19, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In “Places We Won’t Walk,” British singer-songwriter Bruno Major explores the various settings that he won’t experience with a lost love — from a forest filled with red birds to a dizzying nighttime cityscape. With scratchy vocals and simple piano … Continue reading →

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22 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Lengthen Your Life

New study suggests that sedentary lifestyles can be offset with minimal effort
Posted on November 2, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

For many, adding regular exercise into an already-packed schedule can feel like an overwhelming task. Yet a recent study suggests that just 22 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous exercise can lengthen the lives of individuals with otherwise sedentary lifestyles.

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“Breathe” by Shanila Sattar

A breathwork facilitator takes readers on a journey of healing and discovery
Posted on October 27, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

How often, when we’re struggling, are we told to just breathe? Yet few of us know how to do that purposefully with any regularity, depth or understanding. Now, Shanila Sattar hopes to enlighten us with her 2022 book, “Breathe: Simple Breathwork … Continue reading →

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