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  • Aging

    How Old Is Old Enough?

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    How old is old enough? two children on the shore pointing to the horizon.

    I am not sure when my desire to be older came to a halt, but there was a period in my life I didn’t think about aging much…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker

    Dear Dekker

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    Dekker, the dog who has a lot of wisdom

    Dear Dekker, I am writing to you because I have what some people call mid-winter blues. I can’t seem to find the energy to keep going.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    What is the Meaning of Reflective Practice

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    man waiting in reflective practice, doubt and prayer - boredom

    Reflective practice is the art of thinking in a way that not only brings a deeper understanding of an issue but, more importantly, fosters real change in our…

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  • Spiritual Growth

    Why Is It So Hard To Pray When Someone Asks

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    why is it so hard to pray

    Why is it so hard to pray when someone asks? What is it that makes prayer something that many people do in private but shy away from if…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    What Do People Mean When they Say They Are Not Religious?

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    Woman sitting in the power of silence on a mournain peak, stories wondering if she were religious, learning to be a human being

    Is it necessary to align oneself to a set of creeds or a place of worship to be considered religious? What is inside of people that sees them…

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