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“Prayer” by Lizzie West:
Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain -
Rutgers Health Study May Improve End-of-Life Care:
Medicare data analysis finds that people typically follow one of nine paths -
Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief:
The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss
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Tag Archives: Hope
“Death is just nature’s way of telling you to slow down.”
- Dick Sharples
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Comedy, Dick Sharples, Hope, Humor, Laughter, Laughter and Death, Laughter is Medicine, Life
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“You Can Close Your Eyes” by James Taylor
A powerful and sweet song that would be the perfect tune to remember your loved one
If you’re looking for a thoughtful, beautiful song to play at a memorial service or funeral, consider playing “You Can Close Your Eyes” by James Taylor. Taylor is a five-time Grammy Award winner, and was inducted into the Rock and … Continue reading
How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part Two
A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life
Today is the final installment of our two-part interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time music thanatologist, and … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Artist, Bedside Music, Grief, Harp, Harp Music, Healing, Hope, Kieran Schnabel, Music, Music for Healing, music thanatology, Musician, Peace, Sacred Flight
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“I don’t mind dying, the trouble is you feel so bloody stiff the next day!”
- George Axelrod
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged George Axelrod, George Axelrod quote, Hope, Humor, Humorous Quotes, Life, Living, Mortality, Quotes, Quotes about Death
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”All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”
- Henry Ellis
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged A Life Well Lived, henry ellis, Hope, Joy, Life, Love, Lyrics, Peace, Quote, Trust
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