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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Beloved Wife” by Natalie Merchant
Moving song mourns the devastating loss of a lifelong love to death
The lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant’s debut solo album, Tigerlily, have made it a classic since its 1995 release. Yet despite the chart-topping success of “Jealousy,” “Carnival” and “Wonder,” it is perhaps “Beloved Wife” that … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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“Living in the Light of Death” by Larry Rosenberg (with David Guy)
A Buddhist practitioner explores how contemplating our deaths can change our lives
In “Living in the Light of Death: On the Art of Being Truly Alive,” author Larry Rosenberg asks what the inevitable process of aging and death can teach us about how to live our lives now – in the present … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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Ten Quotes About Moving On From Loss
From Theodor Seuss Geisel to Kenji Miyazawa, great thinkers offer solace in grief
When one experiences a death — whether that of a friend, lover, parent, child or beloved pet — there are no words to describe or mitigate the grief. Well-meaning people can try to fix or change their grieving loved ones, … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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“For Grief” by John O’Donohue
Irish poet-priest acknowledges the pain of grief while extending an offering of hope
When you lose someone you love, Your life becomes strange, The ground beneath you becomes fragile, Your thoughts make your eyes unsure; And some dead echo drags your voice down Where words have no confidence Your heart has grown heavy … Continue reading
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Study: Brain Activity Can Surge at Time of Death
New research shows that the dying may experience a spike in consciousness
Those approaching death often report near-death experiences such as leaving their bodies, seeing dead loved ones, or watching their life flash before their eyes. Now, researchers have discovered a spike in brain activity that could explain these phenomena.
Posted in Science of Us
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“Death Is Not the End” Looks at Death Through the Lens of Christian & Buddhist Art
The exhibit “Death is Not the End” is on display in New York through January 14, 2024
Rubin Museum curator Elena Pakhoutova has assembled an array of artwork to explore the concept of death in Tibetan Buddhism and Christianity. “Death is Not the End,” a cross-cultural exhibit, includes prints, oil paintings, bone ornaments, thangka paintings, sculptures, illuminated … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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