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Tag Archives: Spirituality
How Do You Reach Out to People in Medically Underserved Communities?
An interview with Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, Part Two
Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, works to help medically underserved communities. She attended the University of Toledo where she earned a BA in Business Administration. She then went on to earn her MPA from Cal State University East Bay with … Continue reading
How Do You Reach Out to People in Medically Underserved Communities?
An interview with Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, Part One
Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, MPA, works to help medically underserved communities. She attended the University of Toledo, where she earned a bachelors degree in business administration. She then went on to earn her masters degree in public administration from Cal … Continue reading
“Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom
Albom’s touching tribute exemplifies life’s priorities, and what it means to be human
Do you ever dream of going back to school? As someone who loves learning, I am dreading my approaching college graduation. But one of the most valuable lessons I have learned in my life is that we never really stop … Continue reading
How Can Caregivers Support Patients Without Suffering Themselves? An Interview with Judy Long, Part One
A hospital chaplain discusses how to both protect and open our hearts to loved ones
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Judy Long, an educator and chaplain at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. In her role as a chaplain, she communicates with patients, families, caregivers, physicians and nurses to find the best possible care plan. Judy … Continue reading
“Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion” by Sam Harris
A collection of philosophies on life and death
Religion plays a role in nearly every society around the world, answering many questions, including the ever-present, “What happens after death?” This is why atheists and agnostics often feel as though they’re left out of the conversation, isolated in their … Continue reading
