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     Embracing Mystery: Beyond Labels in Spiritual Connection

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    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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    Ardis Mayo
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    Memoir Writing: Can You Bury the Past and Tell Your Story?

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    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

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    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?

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    Is this tabby cat thinking about meaning and purpose or passion and calling? or aging

    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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