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  • Aging

    Is there a difference between aging and growing old?

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    old aging tree trunk

    Is there a distinction between aging and growing old? This brief article explores one difference.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    The Journey of Life from Womb to Grave

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    newborn on first journey of life

     We speak a lot about the journey of life, but do we ever think much about the process of travel from birth to death?  How do we get…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    How to Wait Without Losing Your Mind

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    how to wait, spiritual aging, illness

      How to wait for something, especially the unknown, challenges even the most patient of people. There is waiting…and then there is WAITING.  Waiting for a bus or…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker,  Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    Dekker shares his wisdom

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    Dekker gives advice

    People write to Dekker for answers to everyday problems and to get his advice for living well despite challenges.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    What can you do when you fail?

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    man covering face wonders what to do when you fail

    How long does it take to fail? In the blink of an eye you may hit the delete button, crash a car or start a forest fire. Then…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity,  Dekker

    Do you know what your pet is thinking?

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    Is this tabby cat thinking about meaning and purpose or passion and calling? or aging

    When you look into the big round eyes of your dog or cat, do you ever wonder what they are thinking? Here are some ways to find out.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    How do you feel when you say NO?

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    woman clinging to hand but looking at horizon. Does she want to 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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Creativity,  Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    What is an Ethical Will and the Steps to Creating One

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    Man hold glowing lightbulb to symbolize an ethical will

    An ethical will can leave light in the lives of your heirs through your values, life lessons and principles, shared through your writing and preservation of snippets of…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity,  Spiritual Growth

    How to see creativity and spirituality as a matched set

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    creativity and spirituality considerthrough the images of a clear round crystal ball before trees

    Is there a difference between creativity and spirituality and do they influence each other in our everyday lives?

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Spiritual Growth

    Will you be having fun when you are old?

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    old woman having fun wearing colorful hat

    Is having fun possible when you reach a point in life where every joint aches, you can’t hear conversations and you forget everyone’s name and who is President?

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Spiritual Growth

    Three more lists besides a bucket list you may want to consider

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    bucket list on a chalkboard

    Besides a bucket list, here are three more lists that you may want to keep and share with friends and family before you die.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    How to allow curiosity as a superpower for your life

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    And owl tilts his head with curiosity as to about meaning and purpose

    Letting curiosity be your superpower can lead to unanticipated consequences when you ask questions and make the answers part of. your life.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging

      How to Avoid Growing Up Before Growing Old

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    never too grown up to play in the sand barefoot

    Are you confused about what it means to 'grow up?' And is it necessary to grow up as we age? A humorous look at this dilemma follows.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker

    Dekker Offers His Wisdom to Humans

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    Dekker has wisdom about God

    Dekker responds to concerns about wearing a mask, living with a noisy roommate, and dealing with an unfaithful wife among other questions.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges

    Creative Solutions When Walking is Difficult

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    Sitting on a walker called the 'Goat' aging

    When walking gets difficult it isn't necessary to give it up when there are so many creative - and fun - solutions!

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