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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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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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Create an Inspiring Bucket List
Many fun and adventurous things can be more than just dreams. In this inspiring approach to writing a bucket list, your adventures await.
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What’s the Purpose of Growing Old?
We are all going to grow old…if we are lucky. But not everyone is able to find meaning in the process. However, there are some important steps we…
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The Power of Silence:
In a world filled with noise and constant chatter, have you ever considered the power of silence?There is no getting around it: humans as a whole are not…
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How To Get Out of a Rut
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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The Meaning of Flow
Flow is a state of mind that occurs when you are entirely devoted to an activity or task. The other day I was so engrossed in writing that…
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Is There Any Purpose and Meaning to Aging?
Finding purpose and meaning as we age is a matter of recognizing the power of sitting still.
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How to Not Be So Busy: A Guide for the Overworked and Overwhelmed
We all have those days where we feel overworked and overwhelmed, like we're drowning in an endless sea of tasks and responsibilities. But fear not, for I am…
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Dekker Tells His Story, part 1
Many people ask me (Dekker) what it takes to be a service dog. I could talk to them about the one to two years of training which I…
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Letting Go
My journey through liminal space continues. The pace of our transitioning between continents is that of a snail. And for the time being, that still feels mostly okay, even as…
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How to Procrastinate with Style
I put off writing about procrastination for a long time and I had a lot of (to me) reasonable excuses. My favorite one: “I’m not procrastinating, I’m researching”.…
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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…
