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  • Aging,  Spiritual Growth

    How Old Do You Have to Be to Become a Crone

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    statue of a crone for the post "how old do you have to be to be a crone"

    Well, if there isn’t a specific age for crones and no certification from an institution of higher learning, and when you look in the mirror you aren’t looking…

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    Ardis Mayo
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    Do You Know What To Do Before Being Hit by a Bus?

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    People don’t often survive a head-on collision with a speeding bus when they are out for an evening stroll. It is often easier to talk about buses than…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    How Can We Entertain Our Feelings of Grief?

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    strong man holding weak child with feelings of grief

    We have an energy crisis, and I am not referring to an oil shortage. I am thinking about all the energy it takes to keep the doors and…

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    Ardis Mayo

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