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    The Art of Letting Go

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    letting go of a bird from an outstretched hand

    There is a natural tendency to hang on to what we have even while we yearn for things to be different. Why we do this and what can…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Is There A Right Way To Pray?

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    Man lifting his arms in thanksgiving ion early morning darkness before dawn

    When it comes to prayer, is there a right way to pray? Would that be kneeling or in silence? In song or with a prayer book? These reflections…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    How to Find Spiritual Truth in a Red Pepper

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    Ordinary tomato, seeds,

    How photography and contemplation of everyday objects like vegetables can lead to deeper understanding and wisdom.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    How to Leave a Legacy of Story

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    The importance of recording your story to leave as a legacy for your descendants, based on the metaphors of a hike towards a waterfall.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Poetry

    It’s Raining

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    Ordinary rain on a window pane

    . . . Rain calls poets to pour out psalms and canticles. . . because Johnnie knows. . .

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    Ardis Mayo
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    The Reflective Pen

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    Ordinary pen, book and candle

    . . . entire books remain hidden within the chamber of a pen, to spill out randomly when the pen touches the surface of paper. . .

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    5 Spiritual Lessons You Can Learn From Your Dog

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    Dekker reads a book

    Are you looking for a spiritual guide to lead you into a deeper understanding of yourself? Your next guru may be as close as your dog. . .

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