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Blessings

Why Bother Recognizing the Blessings From Siblings?

 Blessings From Siblings? Blessings and siblings in the same sentence?  I have not always believed I could be blessed by my siblings. But I do now. What changed; them or me? Both. I’d have to say that most of my brothers and sisters and I have moved past our silo mentality, have become more emotionally…
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Blessings

Why Bother Having a Good Time?

Having a Good Time? There are common, ordinary, and everyday blessings that everyone can enjoy. For instance, a beautiful sunrise or sunset, the wonder of a thunder storm, or a rigorous hike, bike or swim. Then, there are more personal blessings such as good health.  I don’t take this blessing for granted. Instead, by acknowledging…
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Blessings

Why Bother Noticing Ordinary Goodness?

Ordinary Goodness This month’s theme is blessings; benefits, bounty, good fortune, a source of consolation, and God’s favor.  Recently, while my husband and I ate a picnic lunch at our favorite spot at the lake, I looked out at the view in front of me and a specific phrase, “Blessings all mine with ten thousand…
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Freedom

Why Bother Thinking About Our Freedom to Think?

Our Freedom to Think Someone once said, “I don’t believe in the power of positive thinking, but I do believe in the power of thinking.” I do too.   Consider the ability our thinking has to shape how we think about ourselves, others, our experiences and the world at large.  How we think about our daily…
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