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How our spirituality is affected by aging
Our spiritualty is a result of many factors, but growing older may be one of the most important. This article looks at how spirituality is affected by aging.
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How to find the magic of ‘we’ in a relationship or community
A reflection of the magical power that happens when people are together in relationship or community to share and to grow.
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How to claim agency in our old age
How we claim agency and remain autonomous as we age is a matter of choice and something to be celebrated, regardless of disability or loss.
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Dekker responds to questions about God
Dekker, a service dog whose wisdom is treasured by many people, turns to questions about the existence and nature of God with his perspective on prayers, heaven and…
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Is there a difference between aging and growing old?
Is there a distinction between aging and growing old? This brief article explores one difference.
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The Journey of Life from Womb to Grave
We speak a lot about the journey of life, but do we ever think much about the process of travel from birth to death? How do we get…
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What is an Ethical Will and the Steps to Creating One
An ethical will can leave light in the lives of your heirs through your values, life lessons and principles, shared through your writing and preservation of snippets of…
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Will you be having fun when you are old?
Is having fun possible when you reach a point in life where every joint aches, you can’t hear conversations and you forget everyone’s name and who is President?
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Three more lists besides a bucket list you may want to consider
Besides a bucket list, here are three more lists that you may want to keep and share with friends and family before you die.
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How to Avoid Growing Up Before Growing Old
Are you confused about what it means to 'grow up?' And is it necessary to grow up as we age? A humorous look at this dilemma follows.
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Creative Solutions When Walking is Difficult
When walking gets difficult it isn't necessary to give it up when there are so many creative - and fun - solutions!
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Are there any benefits of aging?
The benefits of aging can sometimes be best understood in the old vehicles we continue to drive, like the rusty Ford 150 with the odd-colored tailgate that has…
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What is the Purpose of Living?
"What is the purpose of living" is a question that arises several times across the lifespan and sometimes the answer is quite simple as illustratedd in the life…
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Manifesto – TheReflectivePen – Part three, More goals
This is the third and final part of the Manifesto of TheReflectivePen - Goals numbered 6-11 with a summary of all eleven goals for writing this blog at…
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A Manifesto – TheReflectivePen – Part Two
Part two of a three-part Manifesto of TheReflectivePen is the first half of a list of goals that guide the writing on this blog.