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The Joy of Gratitude: Simple Ways of Giving Thanks
The joy of gratitude is an acquired joy that comes with practice. I was taught as a very young child to say “thank you” and most of the…
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Dekker Speaks
Dekker is a British black lab who is a service dog by day and a writer by night. His greatest joy is sharing his thoughts about human behavior.
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How Old Do You Have to Be to Become a Crone
Well, if there isn’t a specific age for crones and no certification from an institution of higher learning, and when you look in the mirror you aren’t looking…
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Do You Know What To Do Before Being Hit by a Bus?
People don’t often survive a head-on collision with a speeding bus when they are out for an evening stroll. It is often easier to talk about buses than…
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How Can We Entertain Our Feelings of Grief?
We have an energy crisis, and I am not referring to an oil shortage. I am thinking about all the energy it takes to keep the doors and…
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How Old Is Old Enough?
I am not sure when my desire to be older came to a halt, but there was a period in my life I didn’t think about aging much…
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Dear Dekker
Dear Dekker, I am writing to you because I have what some people call mid-winter blues. I can’t seem to find the energy to keep going.
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What is the Meaning of Reflective Practice
Reflective practice is the art of thinking in a way that not only brings a deeper understanding of an issue but, more importantly, fosters real change in our…
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Why Is It So Hard To Pray When Someone Asks
Why is it so hard to pray when someone asks? What is it that makes prayer something that many people do in private but shy away from if…
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What Do People Mean When they Say They Are Not Religious?
Is it necessary to align oneself to a set of creeds or a place of worship to be considered religious? What is inside of people that sees them…
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Dekker on Aging
Hi. If we haven't met before, my name is Dekker. I welcome you to this site where I write once a month to help people out with their…
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How do you answer the question Who are you?
If you have ever been asked "who do you think you are?" how do you answer? I recently wrote a post about authenticity in which I ended with…
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What Does it Mean to Live with Authenticity?
What does it mean to live with authenticity? I have never given much thought to who the REAL Ardis is—underneath my fears, beneath my fantasies, even behind my…
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Dekker Shares His Observations About People
Woof Woof!! My name is Dekker, and once a month I get to share my observations about people's behavior and answer questions that readers (and sometimes their pets)…
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When Technology, Spirituality, and Religion Each Call
Sometimes we feel a call from technology, religion, and spirituality at the same time. Religions, as well as spiritual practices, are not right for everyone. I didn’t always…
