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Why Bother Persevering?
By Terese Luikens | Dec 4, 2023 | Marriage
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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By Terese Luikens | Dec 2, 2023 | Friendship, Relationships
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…
Read More → Why Bother Living an Examined Life?
By Terese Luikens | Nov 30, 2023 | Learning, Mental Health
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…
Read More → Why Bother Dethroning Perfectionism?
By Terese Luikens | Nov 28, 2023 | Family, Marriage, Mental Health
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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