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Misc

Why Bother Being Zealous for Truth?

I am passionate about truth and when someone tries to lie to me, I can sense it. Though I know I cannot force someone to tell the truth, I also know I cannot believe their lie.      The Historical Lie I can trace the history of the lie that made me ardent about the…
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Communication

Why Bother Being Compassionate?

I’ve been called many things in my life, but never compassionate. I’ve never thought of myself to be tender, mild, considerate, or forbearing. But recently, a friend made it a point to tell me that she has personally witnessed my compassion. I was stunned, taken aback and surprised by her words.          …
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Learning

Why Bother to Evaluate Our Thoughts?

Our minds are constantly working. Even when asleep, our brains are at work producing images found in our nighttime world of dreams. Somehow, researchers have calculated that the average human being can have up to 50,000 thoughts in a twenty-four hour period. Of course, each and every thought, I am supposing, are not new ones,…
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Learning

Why Bother Resting From Sorrow?

It is normal and natural to grow tired of our sorrows and the work that is required to move through our grief. Grief work is similar to having a full-time job and it can make us weary. Finding rest in the midst of working toward our mental wellness is necessary.      Interlude Though we…
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