Life Challenges
Reflections and poetry inspired by life’s many challenges with some articles about how to navigate through difficulties with hope and grace.
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Temptation or Motivation?
Are temptation and motivation the same thing? How might they differ? Does it matter? As I made a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies the other day....
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Dekker speaks
If this is your first time visiting The Reflective Pen, you may not have heard about Dekker. He is my service dog who, during the pandemic, when there…
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Dekker responds to humans…and dogs
What follows is a bit of canine wisdom from Dekker, the service dog. Dekker considers questions sent to him by both humans and their pets, giving his wisdom...
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Dekker Writes
I invite you to pretend for a moment that you see paw prints, a bit of drool and some kibble crumbs on this page. Such is life when…
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Growing Old for the Fun of It
I often say “I am growing old for the fun of it,” but the other day I stumbled stepping off a curb and I an image of myself…
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What holds you back from living a full life?
What is it that holds us back from living the fullest life possible as we age? Most of life is about moving forward, achieving, acquiring and growing.
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Dekker Answers People Questions
Welcome to Dekker’s page of puppy-dog wisdom for humans who have questions. Better than a therapist, Dekker is always faithful in The Reflective Pen to hear you ...
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Being a Crone Isn’t a Career Choice
I never thought I would want to grow up to be a crone, but then I realized it isn't a career choice. Much like the body I live…
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Aging Gratefully
Are you aging gratefully? Growing older is a privilege that not everyone gets to experience. Some days I think my dog understands gratefulness and aging better than I...
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How to Overcome Journaling Resistance
A short reflection on the challenges of developing a practice in journaling and how to overcome journaling resistance
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Dekker’s “Pawnderings”, vol 3.6
Welcome to Dekker’s page of wisdom and pawnderings…if this is your first visit, check out his other posts, along with some discussion about service dogs, by hitting the…
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What I Learned about God and Life from My Grandmother’s Boobs
I learned more about God, life and wisdom from my grandmother's boobs than I did from Sunday School. At the age of 10 I looked at my grandmother…
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Growing Old Gracefully: Reflections on Embracing Aging with Wisdom and Humor
The more years go by, the more I realize that growing old gracefully isn't about having it all figured out. It's about keeping that youthful spirit alive -…
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Dekker and his “Pawnderings”
Dekker is a British Black lab whose gifts for writing emerged during the pandemic when he had to stay home much of the time. If this is your…
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ARE YOU A DRIFTER OR A PILGRIM?
Most of my life I have been a drifter but not in the sense of a pilgrim who walks the Camino. My drifting has been both an inner…
