Tag Archives: Grief Loss and Bereavement

“We Are Not Ourselves” by Matthew Thomas

A critically acclaimed novel about life, love, loss and the struggle to overcome grief

The critically acclaimed first novel by Matthew Thomas, “We Are Not Ourselves” is a sweeping tale of life, love and loss set against the backdrop of mid-century New York. The book spans six decades in the life of Eileen Tumulty, … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Use Chinese Sky Lanterns to Memorialize a Loved One

Release miniature hot air balloons to symbolize the release of your loved one's spirit

Our Tip of the Week: The concept of a person’s spirit ascending towards the heavens at the time of death is a common theme in many cultures and religions. It is also a comforting thought for those left behind — … Continue reading

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“You need to say yes to suffering before you can transcend it.”

- Eckhart Tolle
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“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.”

- Ben Okri
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Our Weekly Tip: Use A Checklist of Priorities When Someone Dies

Use the SevenPonds checklist to keep track of logistics and paperwork

Our Tip of the Week: Even when a death is expected, the moments and days following a loved one’s passing are often experienced in a fog-like, altered state. Keeping track of the necessary paperwork and logistical matters required of you … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Carry Big Memories in a Tiny Stone

Carry your loved one with you in your pocket

Our Tip of the Week: When we experience a feeling of loss, it can be like part of ourselves has gone missing. When someone who has had a big impact on your life dies, it can seem as if his … Continue reading

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