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Embracing Wrinkles as Maps of Wisdom
I wonder if wrinkles are more than just signs of aging but also maps of our spiritual pilgrimage. Every line on our faces represents a significant moment in…
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How our spirituality is affected by aging
Our spiritualty is a result of many factors, but growing older may be one of the most important. This article looks at how spirituality is affected by aging.
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Spiritual practice as a path to inner peace
Reflections on the meanings of spiritual practice and how we find ourselves on any particular paths as we go through life.
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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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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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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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Manifesto – 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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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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Five Ways You Can Find the Sacred in the Ordinary
This summary of five ways to find the sacred in the ordinary is offered as examples of an infinite resource for anyone thirsty for wisdom and insight. Holding…
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Five Ways to Stay Calm Without Losing Patience
Five ways to not lose your patience - 1. Slow down...2. Breathe...3. Make waiting a spiritual practice...4. Smile...5. go for a walk
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Learning to Sit Alone With Feelings
Learning to sit is a common Buddhist practice but for this author, the road to sitting was marked by an illness accompanied by cognitive loss that did not…
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One Thing to Know if You Want to be Compassionate
Until I learn to be comfortable with my fear and pain, I will not hear the fear and pain behind another's defensive statements or responses, let alone respond…
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HAS YOUR “BEST IF USED BY” DATE PASSED?
Do you have a "Best if used by" date on your life? What if that date has passed and you find yourself still sitting on the shelf? Here…
