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Aged to Perfection: Finding Freedom from the Perfectionism Trap
perfectioHow many things in your life say "aged to perfection" on the label? I can think of both wine and cheese that fit this category, but I have…
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Finding Fun in the Process of Aging
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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The Sound of Silence: Reflections on What Lies Beyond Death
Have you ever experienced a moment so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat? When my father passed away, I discovered a special kind of silence in his…
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Wisdom from Dekker
Welcome to Dekker’s canine counsel for issues that plague people…but not often other dogs. Why is that? We may never know, but listening to our furry companions can…
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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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A Retreat That Became a Pilgrimage
Have you ever longed for a retreat but found yourself facing obstacles at every turn? What if the perfect retreat setting was hiding in plain sight, nestled within…
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What is Your Spiritual APGAR score?
Do you know what your spiritual APGAR score is? Is it possible to determine how fully alive you are spiritually in the same way babies are evaluated at…
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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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Embracing Mystery: Beyond Labels in Spiritual Connection
Why move beyond labels to find a name for God? Here we look at some of the well known names for God and learn why sometimes it is…
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Memoir Writing: Can You Bury the Past and Tell Your Story?
The question, “Can you bury the past?’ surfaced as I contemplated whether to resume work writing a memoir that had been gathering dust for a couple of years.The…
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The Art of Waiting-A Spiritual Practice
Waiting can be more than foot tapping and annoyance. Waiting is an opportunity to nourish the soul and strengthen us for what is ahead.
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Passion or Calling?
Is it passion or calling that drives us forward with the choices we make in life? This article explores the differences and similarities.
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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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Aging and Writing
Is writing something that you have wanted to do, but find that the older you get, the more reasons you can come up with for not doing so?
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How to Feed a Hungry Soul
When was the last time you were intentional about feeding your soul? Did you ever feel like you have let your spiritual growth fall by the wayside while…
