Tag Archives: Living While Dying

“Don’t Fear Death” by Alexander Blok

Alexander Alexandrovich Blok shares his own take on the silver lining that comes with death in his poem “Don’t Fear Death”
Posted on July 28, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

If you’ve ever experienced the grief of having lost a loved one after weeks, months or even years of suffering, chances are that you are no stranger to the commonly spoken phrase “at least they are no longer suffering.” While … Continue reading →

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“The Show Must Go On” by Queen

A powerful song about strength in the face of death
Posted on April 8, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

’s incredible power-ballad, “The Show Must Go On”, radiates the unadulterated strength that bubbles to the surface when one faces a death-sentence in the form of terminal illness. The song itself was released in 1991, just one month before the untimely AIDs-related death … Continue reading →

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What is End-of-Life Planning? An Interview with Sally Shannon

No Time Like the Present: Get your Affairs in Order Today!
Posted on July 16, 2011 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Dedicated to helping people prepare for end of life, Sally Shannon is an uplifting life coach, organizer, and home funeral guide. She is a member of the San Francisco Home Funerals Alliance, with a focus on preplanning. Aurora: What does … Continue reading →

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Dying is Not Always a Sad Process

My grandmother's glorious last hurrah
Posted on March 28, 2011 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

We think of dying as something sad — a path paved only with despair. But my grandmother Ida taught me otherwise. One day, at age 81, she awoke with difficulty swallowing. My mother took her to the doctor, who fed a … Continue reading →

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