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Marriage

Why Bother Persevering?

To persevere means I keep working hard, even when we feel like quitting. Endurance, persistence and stick-to-it-iveness blossom only during trials, hard times and productive struggles. Perseverance is nothing anyone can give us. Instead, it is a character trait we develop in the midst of challenging times. Not Necessarily Fun I should have known that…
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Friendship

Why Bother Being Amiable?

It is natural, normal and healthy to form friendships. But relationships change. Through elementary school, high school, college or during our careers, we may have formed rich and rewarding relations with others. While some of those connections may have remained, others may have fallen by the wayside. Undoubtedly, friends come and go, but our ability…
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Calmness
Learning

Why Bother Living an Examined Life?

To live a well adapted life, one that is congruent and aligned with our morals and values is not for the faint of heart. Without a doubt, living well is an ongoing work. Without doing the work, our lives become incongruent.          Stable Makes Us Able An unexamined life is one that is tossed to…
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Family

Why Bother Dethroning Perfectionism?

I cannot tell you when or where perfectionism grabbed my attention and captivated my interest because I do not know. I am not aware of any one specific person, event or notion that convinced me that life required me to be supreme, ideal and excellent in all things at all times.        …
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