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Communication

Why Bother To Trust In Love?

Why Bother To Trust In Love? Years ago, when I walked down the short aisle in the foyer of the church where my husband and I were married, I knew little to nothing about trusting in someone’s love for me. Back then I only knew about infatuation. I’d fallen head over hills for the tall,…
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Communication

Why Bother Removing Our Personas?

Why Bother Removing Our Personas? Being authentic with others begins with being authentic with ourselves. When we falsify our true identity, it becomes so habitual that eventually we end up concealing who we truly are, even to ourselves.  But letting go of this false and familiar front might feel risky. The masks we wear around…
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Communication

Why Bother Removing Our Personas?

Why Bother Removing Our Personas? Being authentic with others begins with being authentic with ourselves. When we falsify our true identity, it becomes so habitual that eventually we end up concealing who we truly are, even to ourselves.  But letting go of this false and familiar front might feel risky. The masks we wear around…
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Mental Health

Why Bother To Moderate?

Why Bother to Moderate?  Unlike our thoughts, which stream endlessly through our minds faster than the speed of light, our physical energy does not work that way. Even when we eat right, drink the recommended ounces of water per body weight and get a good night’s sleep, our stamina still has its limits. Conserving Energy…
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