Tag Archives: Shine On

“Shine On” by May Erlewine

An inspirational folk song that can lift the spirits of those struggling with grief
Posted on September 1, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

When you are grieving a loss, there are times when simply getting up in the morning seems like too much to bear. Life itself can feel overwhelming and burdensome, as if the simple act of taking in air is too … Continue reading →

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“Song for My Father” by Sarah McLachlan

A famous singer-songwriter sings about her grief after her father's death
Posted on April 21, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

One of the most difficult transitions we experience in life is the death of a parent. Not only is it a significant loss marked by deep sadness and grief, it also, almost inevitably, leaves us feeling vulnerable, forsaken and alone. … Continue reading →

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Our Beautiful Funeral Music: “Shine On (There’s Another Day After Tomorrow)”, by Soundtrack of Our Lives

An original, hopeful look on recovery from grief
Posted on November 13, 2012 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

For another entry in our series on beautiful funeral music and songs on death, here, Swedish rock band The Soundtrack of Our Lives here performs “Shine On (There’s Another Day After Tomorrow)”, a rousing, hopeful song on death that urges … Continue reading →

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