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Spiritual Reflections on Illness and Aging
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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Finding God Beyond Church
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?
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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Beyond DNA: The Two Threads of Our Legacy
When we think about what we pass on to our descendants, we usually think first of DNA. DNA is like nature's ultimate hand-me-down, passing along Aunt Betty's musical…
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LETTING GO OF THE WHEEL: A PATH TO PEACE
The speedometer read zero, but my heart raced at sixty. Though temporary, that moment marked a profound change in my life.
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When Doubt Becomes Divine
Is spiritual doubt a crisis of faith or a doorway to more profound belief? For many aging believers, religious uncertainty becomes more common – and surprisingly more enriching.
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Dekker Opens His Heart to a Grieving Widower
Dekker, a service dog with many unique talents, responds to readers' questions with the wisdom he has become famous for. Today he responds to a man in grief...
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When Saying ‘No’ Becomes A Prayer
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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The Sacred Dance: When Rebellion Meets True Strength
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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When to Explore, When to Persist on Your Spiritual Path
There are two approaches to a spiritual path. When to explore and when to persist are the challenging questions.
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Spiritual Aging: Beyond Doctor Visits and Exercise Plans
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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Aged to Perfection: Finding Freedom from the Perfectionism Trap
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
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
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…
