Tag Archives: Mother

Grieving Through Time and Terminal Illness

Ben Nunery's re-created wedding pictures pay a unique tribute to his late wife
Posted on January 26, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Years after photographer Ben Nunery’s wife passed away from a terminal illness, he decided it was time channel his grieving into a more creative outlet. Before his wife was diagnosed with a terminal illness, Ali and Ben were on the … Continue reading →

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What is Contemplative Care? An Interview with Jennifer Block

Jennifer Block teaches us how to cope with grief through Mindfulness Meditation and other Zen practices
Posted on January 18, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Jennifer Block, an interfaith minister and Buddhist Chaplain who has dedicated her life to providing spiritual guidance for people in crisis. She is returning to teach the 2014 Contemplative Caregiver Course at the San Francisco Zen Center, which … Continue reading →

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Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Redefining what it means to be strong mentally and physically in the face of loss
Posted on January 10, 2014 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  A few weeks ago, I was very pleased to find a book had magically downloaded on my Kindle.  I forgot I’d preordered it months ago after reading Cheryl Strayed’s essay, “The Love of My Life.”  After her mother died … Continue reading →

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