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LEARNING TO LAMENT, A GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS
Why is learning to lament the first task for a new caregiver to master? Because to carry grief is like toting a backpack of heavy stones. The journey becomes…
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Listening as a Spiritual Practice
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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How to 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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Aging as a Spiritual Practice
How can aging be a form of spiritual practice? Many people think of ‘spiritual practice’ as attending religious services once a week, a morning devotional, or a commitment…
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Heartfelt Communication: Listening Beyond the Surface
To have heartfelt communication, it is necessary to listen below the surface, embrace silence in a conversation, and be patient. Growing up there was a commandment in my…
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The Importance of Rest
In our fast-paced world filled with endless to-do lists and constant demands, we often overlook the importance of rest. Exhaustion and fatigue are lurking just past the next…
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Meaning and Purpose in Aging and Loss
Transforming loss into strength is akin to a phoenix rising from the ashes. It's about using our experiences to grow and evolve, finding meaning in the process.
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How to Find Joy and Positivity in Difficult Times
We all know that life can be tough. Sometimes, it feels like there's a never-ending stream of challenges and obstacles to overcome. It's easy to get bogged down…
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Is There Any Purpose and Meaning to Aging?
Finding purpose and meaning as we age is a matter of recognizing the power of sitting still.
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Journaling Your Way to Inner Health
Journaling can be a wonderful way to increase inner health, a way to be heard, a way to forgiveness for yourself and others, or a road out of…
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How do you feel when you say NO?
I learned how to say "NO" when I learned the secret of pacing in life. It was a matter of life and death.
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Manifesto – TheReflectivePen – Part three, More goals
This is the third and final part of the Manifesto of TheReflectivePen - Goals numbered 6-11 with a summary of all eleven goals for writing this blog at…
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Manifesto
MANIFESTO HOW “TheReflectivePen” BEGAN The tale of why and how the blog began is a story of collective failures and successful adventures in both writing and technology…
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Five Things to Know About Grief and Loss
When you lose a spouse there are a series of expected feelings and experiences ahead. Grief, loneliness, pain, laughter, and joy are only five but worth taking a…
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ARE YOU IN DANGER OF CAREGIVER BURNOUT?
Caregiving is a tough and under recognized challenge in many homes and the danger of burning out as a caregiver looms over many familes.
