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Why Tiny Things Matter Most in Life
It is hard to grasp that tiny things can make the biggest impact on our lives. Little details are essential in achieving long-term goals.
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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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How You Can Make Peace With Your Past
Making peace with your past may include a number of rituals of surrender that help you get on, not only with today, but the future.
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How to Smile with the Challenge of Downsizing
With life changes comes an inevitable need to downsize, to eliminate a collection of a lifetime, and to control clutter. Here's one way to crack resistance and get…
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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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How to Wait Without Losing Your Mind
How to wait for something, especially the unknown, challenges even the most patient of people. There is waiting…and then there is WAITING. Waiting for a bus or…
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Dekker shares his wisdom
People write to Dekker for answers to everyday problems and to get his advice for living well despite challenges.
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What can you do when you fail?
How long does it take to fail? In the blink of an eye you may hit the delete button, crash a car or start a forest fire. Then…
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Do you know what your pet is thinking?
When you look into the big round eyes of your dog or cat, do you ever wonder what they are thinking? Here are some ways to find out.
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How do you feel when you say NO?
I learned how to say "NO" when I learned the secret of pacing in life. It was a matter of life and death.
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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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How to allow curiosity as a superpower for your life
Letting curiosity be your superpower can lead to unanticipated consequences when you ask questions and make the answers part of. your life.
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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.
