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Five Things to Know About Grief and Loss
When you lose a spouse there are a series of expected feelings and experiences ahead. Grief, loneliness, pain, laughter, and joy are only five but worth taking a…
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How To Begin Again When You Fail
"Always we begin again.” These are grounding words of St Benedict. Words that speak a gentle truth when we find ourselves up against a brick wall of failure.
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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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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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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…
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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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WHAT IS THE SPIRITUAL WORK OF GRATITUDE?
Why gratitude is a spiritual practice in which we include both memorable events and things that are painful.
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HOW DO YOU DEFINE GROWING OLD?
The definition of 'aging' depends on a lot more things than one's chronological age and how we define it can influence how we live it.
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3 WAYS TO FIND JOY IN THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE
Here are three ways to find joy when life seems to be crashing around you and you are in danger of losing hope.
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3 SIMPLE WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS
When confronted by a stressful event it helps to know three simple ways to manage the accompanying feelings.
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DEKKER RESPONDS TO HOLIDAY BLUES
Dekker, the service dog who has advice for humans and other creatures, gives guidance to some issues that arise over the holidays.
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ARE YOU IN DANGER OF CAREGIVER BURNOUT?
Caregiving is a tough and under recognized challenge in many homes and the danger of burning out as a caregiver looms over many familes.
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DEKKER GIVES CATS FREE ADVICE
As a service dog, Dekker has begun to serve as a spiritual guide to anyone (including cats) who have questions about dealing with difficult issues in their lives.
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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…
