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Why Bother Considering Anger?

For the longest time, the dominant emotion in my life was anger. But recently, as I went through a normal day, I perceived a smorgasbord of  feelings; angry, anxious, calm, cautious, competitive, concerned, confused, curious, delighted, empathetic, energetic, hopeful, humored, hurried impatient, joyful, playful, relaxed, sad, tired, and worried. These various emotions validate the fact…
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Learning

Why Bother to Rearrange?

I have a few friends who like to rearrange the furniture in their houses. They may move their reading chair in their bedroom to a different spot so they can catch the natural light that pours in from a window. Or maybe they move the couch in the living room to create a different traffic…
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Learning

Why Bother Welcoming Ambiguity?

In my past, anyone who appeared ambiguous was feeble minded. I had no patience for a person who was uncertain, doubtful, or indecisive. I believe that my belief about people who seemed vague, obscure or puzzled originated from my father who never tolerated the following three words from any of his offspring; “I don’t know.”…
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Faith

Why Bother Being Fearless?

A long time ago, I learned an acronym for the word fear-false events appearing real. It resonated with me in such a way that I’ve remembered it. Recalling the fact that the fears I conjure up are usually false is helpful.  Most recently, I traveled to and from our state’s capital to attend a conference.…
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