MEET ARDIS MAYO, Author & Soul Care Advocate
Be all you were created to be!
As a writer and soul care advocate, I aim to help you live the best life possible as you age. I bring you reflections, inspiration, and encouragement to live your life fully despite any setbacks and challenges of aging.
My writing is for you if you want to live fully in mind, body, and spirit while enjoying the journey as you grow into the last third of your life. I have been shaped by many failures, losses, and new beginnings in every area, including health, family, faith, and fortune.
My muse speaks to me from the center of scenic Maine, where I live with my service dog, Dekker, who has been known to add his canine reflections to my blog “TheReflectivePen”
A FREE GRATITUDE JOURNAL
This journal comes with a subscription to The Reflective Pen.
I believe you will enjoy it, but you are free to unsubscribe anytime.
BEGIN OR BOOST A DAILY HABIT OF GRATITUDE AND WATCH YOUR LIFE LIGHTEN UP!
Have you ever found yourself struggling with some of life’s challenges and unable to advance towards your goals or dreams?
Or perhaps you just want to lift your mindset and greet life with joy.
There is a secret to reaching these goals, and that secret is in finding a way to express gratitude for small things.
With 30 prompts to guide you, this journal will help you establish a soul-nourishing habit of gratitude. Don’t wait! Begin today!
TheReflectivePen.com is where I began my writing journey in earnest. Published every Sunday morning, it has become a staple for many readers who enjoy it with a cup of coffee before beginning their day.
“LIFE JACKET JOURNAL”
A personal guide to keep you afloat
I created Life Jacket Journal as a guide to keep you afloat during difficult times. It is not only a place where you will discover your inner strength as you respond to the prompts, but it can also be used as a sympathy card if you know someone drowning in an ocean of overwhelm.
Watch for the forthcoming companion
book by the same title, coming soon.
Read what readers have to say about Ardis’ writing and courses…
“Ardis blends life experience, questions, and faith together. She is Thoughtful.Open-minded. Questioning. Honest. Intriguing.Intuitive. Witty. Accessible. Well written. Artistic.Creative. Faith-filled. Inspirational” —Vicki J.
“Ardis’s writing is simple, easy to relate to, and profound. I look forward every week to reading her humorous and inspiring words.” —Terrie M.
“Ardis possesses her own unique talent in being able to look below the surface of things and then bring them to light for others to ponder. A very wise and inquisitive mind.” —Bonnie. K
Is writing calling to you,
but you don’t know where to begin?
I know that feeling so well!! I could write once I got started, but I needed something to prime the well. Having a topic is fine, but can result in a rather academic approach to writing based on research. Knowing who will receive your writing results in letters or emails, but how exactly do you start with a blank sheet of paper?
An unfinished sentence, or an image that invites your mind to remember a scene or describe a character. Any of these can be a jumping-off point that inspires you to write one sentence.
And another….and another.
This is exactly how I began to write years ago. Because I know the value of that first sentence…and how hard it can be, I started The Reflective Collective group on FaceBook.
Each morning a few words are posted that will prompt you to write a sentence, and before you know it you have a paragraph and are on your way to a story. Click the button to try it out and let me know if it helps.