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Tana Toraja, Indonesia: Where Death is Never a Severe Goodbye
In this Indonesian province, family members continue to live, quite literally, with their recently passed loved ones
In the South Sulawasi province of Tana Toraja, Indonesia, lives a culture where death doesn’t automatically mean saying a clear-cut goodbye to our loved ones. Close to half a million Indonesians live in the region, which has held fast to … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Death, Funeral, Funeral Traditions, Indonesia, Kelli Swazey, Swazey, Tana Toraja, TED, Toraja
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What Are the Top Five Regrets of the Dying?
Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware shares the top five regrets of those nearing the end-of-life
Not long ago, SevenPonds highlighted Jane McGonigal’s TED Talk on the potential that certain video games have to improve our health. As a video game designer, McGonigal wanted to create a positive activity for those who were ill or nearing … Continue reading
