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     Aged to Perfection: Finding Freedom from the Perfectionism Trap

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    A monkey tries to answer questions by looking in a mirror..aged to perfection

    perfectioHow many things in your life say "aged to perfection" on the label? I can think of both wine and cheese that fit this category, but I have…

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      Finding Fun in the Process of Aging

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    Are you having fun in this process we call aging? Not just finding ways to have fun despite growing older, but discovering joy in the actual journey of…

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    The Sound of Silence: Reflections on What Lies Beyond Death

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    Have you ever experienced a moment so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat? When my father passed away, I discovered a special kind of silence in his…

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    Wisdom from Dekker

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    Welcome to Dekker’s canine counsel for issues that plague people…but not often other dogs. Why is that? We may never know, but listening to our furry companions can…

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