Tag Archives: Gratitude

“The highest tribute to the dead is not grief, but gratitude.”

- Thornton Wilder
Posted on February 11, 2021 by Brittany Sulc (Blog Writer, Brittany Sulc)
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Conducting A Life Review Before Dying

Life reviews can be very beneficial for someone who is dying
Posted on September 27, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s fair to say that realizing and accepting that we will all die is very difficult for most people. As we go through our day-to-day activities, it’s not something we are constantly thinking of. However, terminally ill people are constantly … Continue reading →

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“Thank You” by Johnny Reid

Sometimes "Thank you" is the highest praise
Posted on November 24, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When the heart is too full for words, the most sincere expression of love is often a simple offering of thanks. Johnny Reid completely captures this idea in his tender love song “Thank You.” His warm, soulful voice and the beautiful … Continue reading →

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“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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