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  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    How to Forgive Yourself When You Make Mistakes

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    when you have taken the wrong path it is time to forgive yourself

    How do I forgive myself? ‘Going down the wrong road’ is a common expression for having made a poor choice. This happens. To forgive yourself is the challenge.…

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    Ardis Mayo
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    How Do You Return to Normal After a Huge Loss

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    Is it ever Possible to Return to Normal? What is normal when life has delivered a significant blow - divorce, death, pandemic, or job loss?

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Five Ways You Can Find the Sacred in the Ordinary

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    sacred in the ordinary teacup; feed a hungry soul

    This summary of five ways to find the sacred in the ordinary is offered as examples of an infinite resource for anyone thirsty for wisdom and insight.  Holding…

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    Ardis Mayo
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    Dekker – A Service Dog with Answers

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    Dekker A service dog with all the answers

    Many people have asked me how Dekker ‘writes,’ sharing his wisdom every month in English. The only words that may seem legitimate from a dog are “Woof, woof”....Learning…

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    Ardis Mayo

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