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Tag Archives: Dying
Alex Grey’s Mystical Vision of Death
In "Dying," a mystic artist looks beyond the physical
Alex Grey is widely recognized as one of the foremost artists working in spiritual and esoteric themes. The driving force behind his work is beyond aesthetic; in his own words, “[he tries] to find the core truths in all the … Continue reading
“Proof of Heaven” by Eben Alexander, M.D.
Neurologist Eben Alexander describes his “visit to heaven” in a Near Death Experience
“It was like being struck by a freight train,” said neurosurgeon Eben Alexander in his book Proof of Heaven (2012) on the pain he felt at 4:30 A.M. on November 10th, 2008. As both a stubborn husband and a man … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Death, Dr. Eben Alexander, Dying, E-Coli, Eben Alexander, God, Heaven, NDE, Near Death Experience, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Proof of Heaven, Real of the Earthworm Eye, Religion, Sprituality
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“Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd
A heartfelt funeral song about love and remembrance
Pink Floyd, one of the greatest rock bands of all time, isn’t just known for their classic melodies and stage presence. Most of their lyrics, when given a thoughtful listen or read, tap into our most human emotions. “Wish You … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Arts, British Rock, Classic Rock, Death, Dying, Funeral Music, Funeral Song, Grieving, Heartfelt Funeral Song, Heaven, Hell, Loved One, Lyrics, Memorial Service, Music, Pink Floyd, Remembrance, Roger Waters, Song, Wish You Were Here
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New Eco-Friendly Coffin for Cremation
The Innovative Soul Ash Solace Coffin from Maximal Design of Belgium
Soul Ash Solace has an innovative design for a funereal vessel- it is made of light-weight materials that are completely biodegradable, (and much less harmful for our planet than showy, lacquered coffins and the like) such as papier-mache and corrugated … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Belgium, Biodegradable, Burial, Coffin, Cost of Dying, Cremation, Death, Death Care, Dying, Eco-Burial, environmental impact, Funeral, Noxious Fumes, Relic, Rememberance, SevenPonds, Soul, Soul Ash Coffin, United States
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What is End-of-Life Counseling? An Interview with Kathy Jacobson
"I shared with her what I believe – that the material world is just the tip of the iceberg, and that your spiritual body is tenuously encased in your physical form – though I held a space for her own beliefs and didn’t push mine onto her."
Kathy Jacobson is a body worker and life coach in San Francisco, who also works as an end-of-life counselor. I sat with her to discuss her entry into this burgeoning, and much needed, field of therapy. Most people do not … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Arthiritis, Coaching, Death, Dignitas, Dying, end-of-life, God, Health, Jacobson, Parkinson's disease, Reiki, San Francisco, Switzerland
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”Last Acts of Kindness,” by Judith Redwing Keyssar
Stories from the bedsides of the dying and what they can teach us
A few months ago, I interviewed Redwing Keyssar for the SevenPonds blog to get her perspectives on death, dying, and palliative care. Her book, Last Acts of Kindness, outlines Redwing’s unique philosophies and also provides a vital tool for health … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Death, Dying, End-of-life care, Good Death, Hospice, Nursing, Palliative Care
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