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    What Does Silence Sound Like?

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    What does silence sound like? I know that seems like an oxymoron, and when I say how important it is for me to take time to “listen to…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Finding Peace in the Darkness Before Dawn

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

    Today, I'm excited to explore a lesser-known but profoundly nourishing spiritual practice: embracing the tranquility of the  darkness before dawn

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    How to Feed A Hungry Soul

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    sacred in the ordinary teacup; feed a hungry soul

    Are you hungry? Not in your belly, but in your soul? Soul hunger is a real thing! And chocolate isn't the best answer.As a soul care advocate, I…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Aging,  Spiritual Growth

    How Do Animals Bring Spiritual Growth

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    Dekker as a pup helps with spiritual growth

    Do you have a dog or cat? Or perhaps another critter that is part of your family? (No I am not talking about spouses!). As I sit here…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    How our spirituality is affected by aging

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    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Why Tiny Things Matter Most in Life

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    yellow flower as example of a tiny thing held in cupped hands

    It is hard to grasp that tiny things can make the biggest impact on our lives. Little details are essential in achieving long-term goals.

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  • Spiritual Growth

    Hello and Goodbye – Which Do You Find Easier?

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    man waving hello and goodbye from a car window

    This reflection begins with seven questions to put a little light on something we spend a lifetime celebrating or agonizing over — whether ’tis easier to say “Hello”…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    What do technology and spirituality have in common

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    a woman uses her laptop computer as technology for spiritual growth by connecting with friends all over the world

    Although technology isn't often recognized for its role in spiritual, or inner, growth, this article looks at its role in spirituality as well as creativity.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    How to find the magic of ‘we’ in a relationship or community

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    three woman dancing as they experience the magic of we

    A reflection of the magical power that happens when people are together in relationship or community to share and to grow.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Spiritual practice as a path to inner peace

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    man stands at fork in a path in choosing a spiritual practice

    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    How You Can Make Peace With Your Past

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    man with regrets was told he could make peace with your past

    Making peace with your past may include a number of rituals of surrender that help you get on, not only with today, but the future.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Spiritual Growth

    Slow vs fast. What is the best pace for living?

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    a tortoise with a slow pace for living

    When it comes to the best pace for living, is it better to go slow or fast? A look at the benefits of each pace in living the…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    How to Smile with the Challenge of Downsizing

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    large house with the challenge of downsizing

    With life changes comes an inevitable need to downsize, to eliminate a collection of a lifetime, and to control clutter. Here's one way to crack resistance and get…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    The Journey of Life from Womb to Grave

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    newborn on first journey of life

     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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges,  Spiritual Growth

    How to Wait Without Losing Your Mind

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    how to wait, spiritual aging, illness

      How to wait for something, especially the unknown, challenges even the most patient of people. There is waiting…and then there is WAITING.  Waiting for a bus or…

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