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  • Aging,  Life Challenges

    When Saying ‘No’ Becomes A Prayer

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    old lady who can claim agency lifting her hand to say stop, saying no

    When Saying 'No' Becomes a PrayerI've come to believe that one of our most powerful prayers isn't found in ancient liturgies or morning devotions - it's in the…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Life Challenges

    The Sacred Dance: When Rebellion Meets True Strength

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    puppy beside chocolate told no christmas breakfast

     The Moment of ChangeI was seventy-four when I finally said 'no' to hosting Christmas breakfast. The year before, our family tradition of stockings and breakfast ...

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    When to Explore, When to Persist on Your Spiritual Path

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    woman on a high swing over a steep gorge experiences the feeling of vulnerability...explore or persist

    There are two approaches to a spiritual path. When to explore and when to persist are the challenging questions.

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  • Life Challenges

    Spiritual Aging: Beyond Doctor Visits and Exercise Plans

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    how to wait, spiritual aging, illness

    A reader recently asked why we seem to focus more on physical issues as we age than the spiritual ones. When my friend Sarah turned 75, her calendar…

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