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Dekker answers questions about service dogs
Dekker explains about service dogs, what they do, how they're trained and why some animals are pets and some are meant to serve.
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Dekker Offers His Wisdom to Humans
Dekker responds to concerns about wearing a mask, living with a noisy roommate, and dealing with an unfaithful wife among other questions.
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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.
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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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Dekker Answers a Question about Adopted Pets
Dekker is a service dog who offers advice to readers of TheReflectivePen. In this post he responds to questions about 'pandemic pets', as well as questions about death…
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Dekker, The Service Dog, Shares His Wisdom
Many people have asked me how Dekker ‘writes,’ sharing his wisdom every month in this blog. The only words that may seem legitimate from a dog are “Woof,…
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DEKKER’S WISDOM FOR PEOPLE WITH PROBLEMS
Dekker says that writing this column is hard work and sometimes he falls asleep while working. There is so much to read and understand about human behavior and…
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SIMPLE WISDOM FOR PEOPLE IN DISTRESS
Dekker has advice for people on a number of issues, including broken New year's resolutions.
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DEKKER’S ADVICE ABOUT PEOPLE PROBLEMS
Dekker listens to a lot of 'people problems' and offers his best advice from his perspective as a service dog.
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TIPS TO MAKE LEAVING EASIER
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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HOW TO PRACTICE THE ART OF OF WAITING
Waiting is one of life's challenges that everyone gets to practice sooner or later. Waiting can be difficult or easy depending on the outcome. This article takes a…
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WHAT IS BREAKING A VOW?
Breaking a vow made with the whole heart can be devastating at worst; life-changing at best. This article is a look at the forces that may bring about…
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A SERVICE DOG SPEAKS TO CAREGIVERS
My name is Dekker. I am a service dog and like many other caregivers, I devote my time and energy 24/7 to a person I love so that…
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WHAT TO DO WHEN WILLPOWER FAILS
Why does willpower fail us when our intentions are so good? Why is it so difficult to let go of unhealthy or unwanted behavior? Or take a different…
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How to Find Time for Spiritual Practice
Do you struggle to find time to practice things that bring inner growth? Here are 7 practices that can be done every morning without adding any extra time…
