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Tag Archives: Loss
“Memorial to D.C.” by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Poem to a lost friend evokes love and longing
There is an old joke among writers that nobody likes to write but everybody likes to have written. Nothing could have been further from the truth for poet and playwright Edna St. Vincent Millay (1889-1950). Her love affair with words began … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Death, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Grief, Loss, Memorial to D.C., Poetry, Pulitzer Prize, Robert Frost Medal
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“Footprints in the Sand” by Leona Lewis
An uplifting song for those who have lost an inspirational figure
Leona Lewis’ 2007 pop song “Footprints in the Sand” is about more than just a stroll along the beach. The track, which comes from “The X-Factor” winner’s hit album “Spirit,” is a touching tribute to those who have been a … Continue reading
What is Aromatherapy and How Can It Help Those Facing Death? An Interview with Nyssa Hanger
An aromatherapist shares her insight into how scent can enhance our well-being
Today SevenPonds completes our two-part interview with Nyssa Hanger, an aromatherapist from Tampa, Florida. (Read part one here.) Nyssa is a self-employed masseuse and essential oils expert. She is also the founder of Upward Spiral, where she helps clients heal … Continue reading
“Ghosts always tell the truth. That’s why people are afraid of them.”
- Susan Palwick
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Death, Ghosts, Grief, Loss, Quotes about Death, Susan Palwick
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What Is Aromatherapy, and How Can It Help Those Facing Death? An Interview with Nyssa Hanger
An aromatherapist offers insight into the mental and physical benefits that essential oils give us
Today SevenPonds chats with Nyssa Hanger, an aromatherapist based out of Tampa, Florida. She is a self-employed masseuse and an essential oils expert. She is also the founder and owner of Upward Spiral, a business with an advanced approach to healing … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Aromatherapy, Aromatic Kinesiology, Atlantic Institute, Essential oil, Grief, Hancock CranioSomatic Institute, Limbic System, Loss, Massage, Memory, Nyssa Hanger, Olfaction, Plant Extract, Professional Advice, Remembrance, Scents, Smell, Therapy, United Aromatherapy Effort, Upward Spiral
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“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Walter Kent, Kim Gannon and Buck Ram
World War II song is still popular
In 1943, World War II was raging and victory was far from guaranteed. The war separated family and drew women into the workplace. Amidst all the worry, chaos and grief, Bing Crosby released “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The song … Continue reading
