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  • Spiritual Growth,  Uncategorized

    When Doubt Becomes Divine

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    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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    Ardis Mayo
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      Finding Fun in the Process of Aging

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    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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    Seventeen Ways to Overcome Obstacles

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    How do you overcome obstacles that seem to have no solutions? Some problems need "the Power of Seventeen" to help you get unstuck.

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    How To Get Out of a Rut

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    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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    A Season of Grief and Thanksgiving

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    His last words before he left for surgery were "Don't let me die." There was no time for a conversation about what could arise between life and death.

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    Do You Let The Fear of Missing Out Control Your Life?

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    a cat with with a fear of missing out leaning out a window Ardis Mayo, the stories we tell ourselves

    The term FOMO, fear of missing out, describes the anxiety that arises with thoughts that there may be a better, more fulling experience than we are having right…

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    Become part of a growing community of thoughtful readers and receive "Seeds of Reflection" from TheReflectivePen every Sunday, with links to new blog posts.

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