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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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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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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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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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Don’t Let It Disappear: The Importance of Family Stories
Storytelling is a fundamental part of the human experience, connecting us to our roots, sharing family stories across generations, and leaving a lasting legacy.
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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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Pawndering with Dekker
Welcome to the ‘pawnderings’ of Dekker, a middle aged canine who loves to share his wisdom…as long as there is a piece of kibble in return. As a…
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What Are You Afraid Of?
If you have ever been afraid of anything, this is the article to read for it is a reminder that fear does not have to control your life.
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Against The Grain
It takes a lot of courage to live against the grain, to follow a different drummer than all your friends or buck the council of parents to “make…
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Thoughts on The Meaning of Soul Rest
I got to thinking about rest this morning. Very early! It seems that for as much as I wanted sleep last night, the sandman was working elsewhere!So exactly…
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Finding Peace in the Darkness Before Dawn
Today, I'm excited to explore a lesser-known but profoundly nourishing spiritual practice: embracing the tranquility of the darkness before dawn
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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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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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Writer’s Block: Myth or Reality
If you have ever started to write but keep getting stuck, you may have writer's block. Some call it a myth--but there is some reality to it. Tips…
