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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…
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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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ABOUT
ABOUT ARDIS MAYO Ardis Mayo, author & soul care advocate, is a full-hearted participant in life who takes her superpower of curiosity into her reflections, writing, and photography.…
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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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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…
