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    Heartfelt Communication: Listening Beyond the Surface

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    silouette of couple practicing art of listening to each other as they sit on a dock. Hard to do when the subject is death.

    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker

    Dekker’s People Guide

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    Dekker A service dog with all the answers

    Dekker, a world-class service dog, not only works full-time attending to his person but has been building a side gig, giving advice to people from his perspective.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Life Challenges

    Create an Inspiring Bucket List

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    making a bucket list

    Many fun and adventurous things can be more than just dreams. In this inspiring approach to writing a bucket list, your adventures await.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges

    A Positive View of the End of Life

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    Woman sitting in the power of silence on a mournain peak, stories wondering if she were religious, learning to be a human being

    At some point in our lives, we will all have to face the inevitability of death. For many, the thought of the end of life can be daunting…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges

    The Importance of Rest

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    A young woman wears a purple dress enjoys the importance of sabbath 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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging

    What’s the Purpose of Growing Old?

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    leaves on a branch as an icon of the meaning and purpose to life growing old

    We are all going to grow old…if we are lucky. But not everyone is able to find meaning in the process. However, there are some important steps we…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker

    Dekker returns to sharing wisdom

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    Dekker, service dog posing on granite slab

    Woof! For the last three months, I have been sharing my stories of becoming a service dog. If you have missed any of these you will find them…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Life Challenges

    Meaning and Purpose in Aging and Loss

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

    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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  • Life Challenges

    “The Art of Bread Dough: A Metaphor for Building a Successful Life”

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    round loaf of fresh baked bread made from dough

    Creating a successful life is similar to working bread dough, involving a lot of push and pull and plenty of waiting for inner work to complete itself.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    The Power of Silence:

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    Woman sitting in the power of silence on a mournain peak, stories wondering if she were religious, learning to be a human being

    In a world filled with noise and constant chatter, have you ever considered the power of silence?There is no getting around it: humans as a whole are not…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker

    Dekker Continues His Story

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    Dekker and Ardis at NEADS

    Dekker continues with part three of his story of how he became a service dog. This time he shares a letter he got from his person who had…

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    Ardis Mayo
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    How To Get Out of a Rut

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    to not forgive yourself is like driving on a mud road -you can get stuck in a rut

    Have you ever found yourself in a rut, feeling like life is passing you by? It's a common feeling, especially as we get older and settle into our…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges

    How to Find Joy and Positivity in Difficult Times

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    embracing stone statue to depict practicing for death...or joy 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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges

    The Meaning of Flow

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    flow shown by a moving stream over rocks

    Flow is a state of mind that occurs when you are entirely devoted to an activity or task. The other day I was so engrossed in writing that…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Dekker

    Dekker Adds to His Story

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    Dekker the Service Dog waits by a fog with mist

    Woof Woof! Here is another piece of my story of how I got to be a service dog, along with a few answers to comments left last week....I…

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