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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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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Dekker is back to work!
Welcome to Dekker’s page of canine reflections. What?! Didn’t you know dogs can write? Dogs (and cats, on occasion) are great thinkers and only need a bit of…
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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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When Should You Call Hospice?
Are you afraid to call for hospice care when someone you love is very ill? We will all die. And if we are fortunate, we will have enough…
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Dekker Sleeps on the Job
Today Dekker is sleeping on the job, so I get to write about my thoughts about everything he has taught me.
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How Do You Know What You Know?
How do you know what you know? If you have never really thought about it, you may be surprised at the number of ways you have come by…
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How to Say Goodbye – For The Last time
How do you know what to say goodbye when someone is dying? It could be you... Do you know how or what to say at the end of…
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Aging and Spirituality, the Pilgrimage Within
Aging and a growing interest in spirituality seem to go hand in hand. Looking at aging as a pilgrimage, here are some questions to ask yourself.
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Dekker Writes Again
Welcome to ‘the Dog House.’ This is where Dekker, a multi-talented service dog, offers his canine wisdom to humans.Today, he is asked about the reality of dogs who…
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The Benefits of Preparing for Death—It’s not as morbid as you think
Do you find yourself avoiding any thoughts about death…your own or that of someone you love? You would be among the majority. There will even be some readers…
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The Art of Journaling
Are you thinking about journaling? Or creative writing? Or letters of legacy? What are you waiting for? There are stories only you can tell. Ideas and perspectives no…
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Dekker goes to church
Woof Woof! My name is Dekker. I am a service dog, and usually, in this space, I get to answer questions from humans. I used to think that…
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How Do Animals Bring Spiritual Growth
Do you have a dog or cat? Or perhaps another critter that is part of your family? (No I am not talking about spouses!). As I sit here…
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Embracing Wrinkles as Maps of Wisdom
I wonder if wrinkles are more than just signs of aging but also maps of our spiritual pilgrimage. Every line on our faces represents a significant moment in…
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Dekker’s People Guide
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.
