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“A Buddhist Grief Observed” by Guy Newland
A long term Buddhist practitioner examines his grief in the wake of his beloved partner's death
In the tradition of “A Grief Observed,” C.S. Lewis’s famous reflections on grief and loss in the wake of his wife’s death in 1960, Buddhist practitioner Guy Newland delves into an exhaustive examination of his own experience of bereavement … Continue reading
Qatar World Cup Memorial Commemorates Migrant Worker Deaths
Memorial architecture lends massive presence to hundreds of silenced mourners
The proposed Qatar World Cup Memorial project was designed by French architects Axel de Stampa and Sylvain Macaux, who founded the 1Week1Project collective. 1Week1Project comprises approximately 25 designs that are primarily speculative in nature, meant to serve as social commentary. … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Turn Your Grief Into a Gratitude Meditation
Use this simple process to turn painful thoughts into evolutionary tools
Our Tip of the Week: Grief and loss are deeply intertwined. Why would we grieve anyone if we felt that there was no loss? It can be useful to notice, then, what has been lost. The first thing that may … Continue reading
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Tagged A Grief Observed, Aging in Harmony, Graceful Mournings, Grief Tip, Hugging, SevenPonds Tips
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Grief Point: Dancing in the Abyss
Evocative contemporary dance piece expresses the confusion of grief
“Grief Point,” an award-winning solo contemporary dance choreographed by Sidra Bell and performed by Moo Kim, invites viewers into a universal aspect of grief that is often considered a private experience in the Western world. “Grief Point” is based on Loscil’s … Continue reading
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Tagged A Grief Observed, Art, dance, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grief Point, Loscil, Moo Kim, Sidra Bell
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