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    Listening as a Spiritual Practice

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    silouette of couple practicing art of listening to each other as they sit on a dock. Hard to do when the subject is death.

    We engage in many daily activities that would fall under the label of spiritual practice...But have you considered listening as one too?

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    Ardis Mayo
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    How to Feed A Hungry Soul

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    sacred in the ordinary teacup; feed a hungry soul

    Are you hungry? Not in your belly, but in your soul? Soul hunger is a real thing! And chocolate isn't the best answer.As a soul care advocate, I…

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    Ardis Mayo
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    Dekker is back to work!

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    Dekker the Service Dog waits by a fog with mist

    Welcome to Dekker’s page of canine reflections. What?! Didn’t you know dogs can write? Dogs (and cats, on occasion) are great thinkers and only need a bit of…

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