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Wisdom from Dekker
Welcome to Dekker’s canine counsel for issues that plague people…but not often other dogs. Why is that? We may never know, but listening to our furry companions can…
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Temptation or Motivation?
Are temptation and motivation the same thing? How might they differ? Does it matter? As I made a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies the other day....
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A Retreat That Became a Pilgrimage
Have you ever longed for a retreat but found yourself facing obstacles at every turn? What if the perfect retreat setting was hiding in plain sight, nestled within…
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What is Your Spiritual APGAR score?
Do you know what your spiritual APGAR score is? Is it possible to determine how fully alive you are spiritually in the same way babies are evaluated at…
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Dekker speaks
If this is your first time visiting The Reflective Pen, you may not have heard about Dekker. He is my service dog who, during the pandemic, when there…
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Embracing Mystery: Beyond Labels in Spiritual Connection
Why move beyond labels to find a name for God? Here we look at some of the well known names for God and learn why sometimes it is…
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Memoir Writing: Can You Bury the Past and Tell Your Story?
The question, “Can you bury the past?’ surfaced as I contemplated whether to resume work writing a memoir that had been gathering dust for a couple of years.The…
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The Art of Waiting-A Spiritual Practice
Waiting can be more than foot tapping and annoyance. Waiting is an opportunity to nourish the soul and strengthen us for what is ahead.
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Passion or Calling?
Is it passion or calling that drives us forward with the choices we make in life? This article explores the differences and similarities.
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Dekker responds to humans…and dogs
What follows is a bit of canine wisdom from Dekker, the service dog. Dekker considers questions sent to him by both humans and their pets, giving his wisdom...
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Aging and Writing
Is writing something that you have wanted to do, but find that the older you get, the more reasons you can come up with for not doing so?
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How to Feed a Hungry Soul
When was the last time you were intentional about feeding your soul? Did you ever feel like you have let your spiritual growth fall by the wayside while…
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What Does Silence Sound Like?
What does silence sound like? I know that seems like an oxymoron, and when I say how important it is for me to take time to “listen to…
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Dekker Writes
I invite you to pretend for a moment that you see paw prints, a bit of drool and some kibble crumbs on this page. Such is life when…
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Growing Old for the Fun of It
I often say “I am growing old for the fun of it,” but the other day I stumbled stepping off a curb and I an image of myself…
