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    Five Things to Know About Grief and Loss

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    dog with his chin on the floor feeling grief and loss and question the purpose of living. facing an obstacle with no solution.everyone is dying

    When you lose a spouse there are a series of expected feelings and experiences ahead. Grief, loneliness, pain, laughter, and joy are only five but worth taking a…

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    DISCOVERING THE MYSTERY OF DAWN

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    Sunrise at Cadillac Mt in Maine

    Rising early enough to see the sunrise is the way to experience what is known as a 'Thin Place' where heaven and earth meet.

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    How To Be Motivated by Tiny Rewards

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    Tiny rewards that motivate and bring joy

    Kibble as a spiritual practice is not just for dogs. The importance of small rewards can be very motivational and this essay looks at how.

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    What We Miss When We Sleep Late

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    Sunrise over an ocean

    When the sun gets up before I do And showers the world with light I want to towel it off and begin again . . .

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