“Other Side” Documents Woman’s Fight To Die As She Wishes
When it comes to our wishes for how we die, most of us want three things: to die in our homes with loved ones around us, and with as little pain as possible. But many people don’t have that kind of death, particularly those that are terminally ill.
Not so for Lynda Bluestein. In “Other Side,” a deeply moving documentary by New York-based filmmakers Carter Oakley and Heather Hogan, we see Bluestein’s courageous journey as she fights for the right to end her life when and how she chooses.
The Other Death in the Family
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With a growing number of people recognizing pets as cherished members of the family, an industry of innovative, eco-friendly pet burial options has risen to meet the needs of cat and dog parents confronting the prospect of eventually honoring their lost fur-babies. But, as with all family members, that means it can be difficult to consider, let alone plan for, the eventual death of a pet.
Having an Estate Plan Is Essential – So Is Discussing It With Your Children
Emotions flare during the reading of the will in the hit movie “Knives Out.”
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Reading-of-the-will scenes have become a fixture on TV and in films because of the sure-fire drama they can unleash. And experts warn that if you don’t discuss your estate plan in advance, you may be setting up your would-be beneficiaries for a little drama of their own when they learn what you have — or haven’t — left them.
Chanelle Jefferson Creates Visual Art with “The Grief Project”
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One visual artist in Canada has been soliciting other’s grief stories to create uniquely beautiful visual art — her own offering of healing.
The Healing Sound of Singing Bowls
Jesse Stark, founder of Singing Bowl Healing.
SevenPonds is rerunning some of its readers’ favorite interviews. This originally was published in November 2022.
Jesse Stark’s first exposure to singing bowls occurred roughly a decade ago when his mother brought a good-sized crystal singing bowl over to his Santa Rosa apartment. They put it down in the middle of his living room, and touched it lightly with a mallet. “That first strike, I felt something familiar in my body, but I couldn’t explain what it was,” Stark said. “It almost brought up certain encoded information within me.” Stark wasn’t at a good place in his life mentally at the time, so after that brief encounter, the singing bowl sat in his mother’s garage, collecting dust.
By Unlocking What’s Behind the Longevity Gap, Scientists Hope to Help Both Sexes Age Better
Women are living longer — but not healthier — than men
Many factors affect how long someone will live, including genetics, diet, lifestyle, socioeconomic status and environment. But, as highlighted in a recent article in The New York Times, one characteristic exerts even more influence on longevity: gender. Women might live longer, however, they aren’t living better.
Scientists want to understand why.
How Dare You Die Now!: 
Debating Medical Aid in Dying: 
“Help Me, Helen”: 
