Tag Archives: Healing Process

The Art of Being a Healing Presence by James E Miller

How to help a loved one through a tough time

What does it mean to be a “healing presence”? Is being present a simple physical state — or is there something more to it? The Art of Being a Healing Presence, a slim 2001 book written by counselor and ordained … Continue reading

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Giving Permission to Die

Discovering the importance of letting go even before a loved one has passed

You might remember a couple months ago when we first talked about the chakras and the cleansing process that facilitates a more peaceful death.  The basic idea behind the practice is to rid oneself of all negativity in a holistic, … Continue reading

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The Darjeeling Limited directed by Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson's tragicomic tale of three brothers dealing with grief and family dysfunction in India

Francis (Owen Wilson), Jack (Jason Schwartzman), and Peter (Adrien Brody) Whitman are brothers meeting on a train in India. They have not seen or spoken to each other in a year, since the day of their father’s funeral. When we … Continue reading

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What to Do When Someone Dies

Ten Tips Above and Beyond Typical Funeral Arrangements

Everyday at SevenPonds we are working hard to research and expand our content to arm our readers with more information, guidance and choices on what to do when someone dies. Our daily deep dive allows a wide knowledge base of … Continue reading

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