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    Spiritual Reflections on Illness and Aging

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    aging and illness

    After avoiding the illness that changed the world, I finally experienced firsthand the effects of COVID-19 in my own body. Following are reflections on the gifts of that…

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    Ardis Mayo
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    Finding God Beyond Church

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    Woman on the beach, does she drift or is she on a pilgrimage? beyond church, lonliness?

    What happens when we let go of religious 'shoulds' and find spirituality in places other than church?

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    The Death of To-Do Lists: Are Your Goals Killing Your Soul?

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    cup of coffee on a calendar listing goals

    Are your goals a source of unrest? Are to-do lists killing your soul even as you check little boxes and measure your steps, pounds, or bank balance?The Tyranny…

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    Welcome to Dekker’s monthly post, where he brings canine perspective and wisdom to questions people ask. Dekker is the service dog of the creator of this blog a…

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