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  • Spiritual Growth

    What do technology and spirituality have in common

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    a woman uses her laptop computer as technology for spiritual growth by connecting with friends all over the world

    Although technology isn't often recognized for its role in spiritual, or inner, growth, this article looks at its role in spirituality as well as creativity.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Creativity,  Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    What is an Ethical Will and the Steps to Creating One

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    Man hold glowing lightbulb to symbolize an ethical will

    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity,  Spiritual Growth

    How to see creativity and spirituality as a matched set

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    creativity and spirituality considerthrough the images of a clear round crystal ball before trees

    Is there a difference between creativity and spirituality and do they influence each other in our everyday lives?

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Spiritual Growth

    Will you be having fun when you are old?

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    old woman having fun wearing colorful hat

    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges

    Creative Solutions When Walking is Difficult

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    Sitting on a walker called the 'Goat'

    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Manifesto – TheReflectivePen – Part three, More goals

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    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    A Manifesto – TheReflectivePen – Part Two

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    manifesto of thereflectivepen part two goals

    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.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    A Manifesto of TheReflectivePen Part One

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    a manifesto of thereflectivepen part one

            Genesis   The genesis of TheReflectivePen is a tale of collective failures and successful adventures in both writing and technology in a search for meaning and…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    IF YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER, WHY NOT WRITE

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    Woman under stress chews on a pencil

    When you write, why do you write? Is it a life-long passion? A professional obligation? Or do you resist writing because, after all, you are not "a writer?"…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    HOW TO LET A WALK IN THE FOREST INSPIRE YOUR WRITING

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    City Forest stream

    Taking a walk through the forest is one of the best ways to inspire your writing, regardless of subject matter.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING

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    levenger fountain pen

    The importance of writing surpasses our objections to the reasons we do not write and motivates more creativity with every word.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    DID YOU EVER WANT TO BE A WRITER?

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    writing with typewriter

    Many people have a secret desire to write, a desire that gets snuffed out by inner voices saying they do not know how. This article looks at the…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    TIPS TO MAKE LEAVING EASIER

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    man leaving and dragging a suitcase

    When it is time to leave it doesn't matter if it is a home, graduation, a relationship or a habit, leaving can be difficult. Here are some tips…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    8 WAYS TO FIND INSPIRATION

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    Man leaning on his fist waiting for inspiration

    Being creative is a matter of knowing how to show hospitality to Inspiration and there are a number of ways to invite Inspiration to visit. Here are 7…

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  • Spiritual Growth

    8 WAYS TO PRAY WITHOUT WORDS

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    Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words when it comes to prayer? There are other ways to pray that do not call for using language.…

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