Tag Archives: Death and Beauty

“Try to Praise the Mutilated World” by Adam Zagajewski

Funeral poem finds something to celebrate in the hardest of times
Posted on August 22, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Try to Praise the Mutilated World” (2002) by Polish poet Adam Zagajewski resonates with his characteristic themes of night; dreams; history and time; infinity and eternity; silence and death. By facing the world’s sorrow with clear eyes, yet turning again … Continue reading →

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Finding Words

Emily McDowell's Empathy Cards beautifully frame empathic connection
Posted on May 17, 2015 by Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Hallmark cards are there for the saccharine sweet moments in life, but how do you send a card to someone you know who is dying? Send one of Emily McDowell’s emotionally rich Empathy Cards. Being on either side of a terminal … Continue reading →

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“The Monks and Me” by Mary Paterson

Learning grace and gratitude in unexpected places
Posted on March 4, 2013 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

After her father passed away, Mary Paterson needed to find stability in her life again. As an experienced yoga instructor, she’d relied on yoga and meditation to keep her centered before, but this time it wasn’t enough. So she decides … Continue reading →

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