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Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
Swiss Pragmatism Extends into Death
The ever-pragmatic Swiss approach burial practices and cremation scattering with a heavy dose of reality
Since many members of our SevenPonds team have tapped into their ethnic roots for this column, I’m long overdue to contribute. I’m half Swiss, so I’m familiar with Switzerland’s more progressive burial practices (and cremation scattering.) Let’s face it, the … Continue reading
How to Transition Through Grief and Loss? An Interview With Ligia Houben
She's gone beyond the traditional stages of grief and toward her "11 Principles of Transformation" to actively heal
Today SevenPonds speaks with Ligia Houben, who has her own private practice and conducts workshops on grief and loss in Miami, Florida. She is the executive director of The Center for Transforming Lives. She has a BA in Psychology and … Continue reading
The Beatles, “Across The Universe” Speaks of The Stages of Grief
The ever riding need that nothing's going to change my world
John Lennon, of the Beatles, considers the lyrics to his song “Across the Universe” to be his best and most poetic ever. Written simply as a knee-jerk reaction to a difficult day, John turned his day around in a … Continue reading
What is the National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children? An Interview with Misty Foster
After the murder of her brother David, Misty sought help over the grief and murder
Today SevenPonds speaks with Misty Foster, Chapter Leader of the Sacramento Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC). The National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc is a nation-wide network of over 100 thousand volunteers who have suffered the murder … Continue reading
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“Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning
A classic, heart breaking song about the death of a teen
The sweet song “Teen Angel” hit number one in the charts back in 1960. Written by Jean Dinning and performed by both her husband and her brother, Mark Dinning, the slow melody sings of the sweetness and tragic death of … Continue reading
