Tag Archives: Acceptance of Death



”The Five People You Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom

A man’s journey through heaven teaches readers the importance of a life cherished
Posted on November 22, 2013 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven reverses its order by starting with his protagonist’s (an elderly man) death on his own birthday. Then, he carefully intertwines the details of his life through each of his encounters with … Continue reading →

Posted in Lending Insight | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Anthroposophical Perspective: Acceptance of Death in Life

The anthroposophical philosophy’s relationship Christianity and de-stigmatizing the dying process
Posted on May 16, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

At the turn of the century, the Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) planted the first seeds for the anthroposophical movement, which continues to thrive today. Steiner became literally and figuratively an architect of our physical and emotional well-being. His design … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural Perspectives | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments