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We invite you to use this website as a tool to challenge yourself to show up each day as the best and greatest version of you. The “advice” offered here is not actual advice per se, but rather a collection of stories/posts to ponder on love and life, learned from my rescue dog, Spice, over the past decade. May they inspire you, bless you, provide humor, and bring joy to your heart.

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How to Stay Unstoppable When Life Gets Hard — Lessons From a Determined Dog
Discover the secret to chasing your dreams with the fearless, no-shortcuts determination of dogs. Learn how to lock in on what you want, act boldly, stay committed, and savor every win. Turn your goals into reality with dogged determination—because humans often hesitate, but dogs don’t "do easy".
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The Shadow Trick: How to Grow Without Hiding From Yourself
Most of us hide the parts of ourselves we don’t want to see — fear, doubt, or uncertainty. But what if those hidden pieces are actually trying to guide your growth? Inspired by my rescue dog, Spice, this post explores how facing your shadow self with courage and compassion can unlock true personal growth, emotional healing, and inner peace.
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Spice standing proudly in the firepit garden bed, symbolizing growth, rebirth, and our shared joy in creating a garden together.
From Firepit to Flowerbed: Lessons We Dug Up About Growth, Love, and Legacy
Gardening with Spice taught me life’s quiet lessons—growth, love, and legacy—through flowers, soil, and the joy of creating beauty with intention.
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Spice, 79-pound rescue dog, sitting in a tiny dog bed, looking oversized and proud.
When We Outgrow Life: Lessons in Love, Growth, and Letting Go
Sometimes we cling to people, jobs, or routines we’ve outgrown—just like Spice in her tiny dog bed. Discover lessons in growth, change, and timeless love.
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The Many Layers of Spice — and the Lessons She Left Us
Every winter, Spice and I bundled up in scarves, coats, and leg warmers. Beneath the layers of clothing — and the layers of life — I discovered lessons of love, patience, courage, and the quiet magic of truly seeing someone’s heart. This is the story of the many layers of Spice… and of us.
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Sticks and Stones May Break Our Bones… But Love Always Fetches Us Home
We’ve all heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” But Spice taught me a gentler truth: some sticks are for fetching, not fighting — and love is the only thing worth chasing again and again. In this reflection, I share the lessons my rescue dog left behind about healing, forgiveness, and finding joy in the simplest throws of life.
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The Power of Paws and Pause: How Spice Taught Me the Art of Observance
When my dog Spice paused to notice the world, she taught me something powerful — observance isn’t passive, it’s love in motion. This story reflects the beauty of slowing down, connecting deeply, and learning through love.
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Pushing Through Pain to Find Purpose: A Lesson From Spice
Facing pain takes authenticity and courage. When I finally allowed myself to be vulnerable, I began to heal — guided by the love and lessons of my rescue dog, Spice. Her story reminds us that even in heartbreak, there is purpose waiting to be found.
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Long Car Rides Solve Everything
Spice loved long car rides more than anything. Whether to the hardware store, for ice cream, or simply down winding roads, those drive became our sacred space of joy, connection, and love
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At Advice From Julie & Spice, we believe in the power of unconditional love and the lessons that life teaches us through our beloved pets. Our mission is to inspire and encourage individuals to show up each day as the greatest versions of themselves.

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