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    When to Explore, When to Persist on Your Spiritual Path

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    woman on a high swing over a steep gorge experiences the feeling of vulnerability...explore or persist

    There are two approaches to a spiritual path. When to explore and when to persist are the challenging questions.

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    Spiritual Aging: Beyond Doctor Visits and Exercise Plans

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    how to wait, spiritual aging, illness

    A reader recently asked why we seem to focus more on physical issues as we age than the spiritual ones. When my friend Sarah turned 75, her calendar…

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    How to Adapt Spiritual Practices as We Age

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    Ardis Mayo, soul food, spirituality

    Explore how spirituality evolves with age in our deep dive into 'soul food' for the spirit. Uncover the role of traditions, nature, and personal growth paths in feeding…

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