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Mental Health

Why Bother Putting the Puzzle Back Together Again?

I’ve tried enjoying putting jigsaw puzzles together and I admire those who find pleasure in this hobby. I know it takes time, patience and lots of space. I’ve noticed people in our public library who dump the tiny segments of a puzzle out of a box and onto a large table. Then they turn all…
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Gratitude

Why Bother Reminiscing?

This morning I woke up to the sound and smell of rain. My first thought was of gratitude; my flowers and lawn need a good dose of moisture. But then my mind suddenly began to reminisce. The simple sound of rain on the roof caused my brain to  recall Midwest thunderstorms and my dad’s love…
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Communication

Why Bother Getting Along?

The world’s population is about 8 billion. In the United States there are about 339 million people. I am 1 of the 2 million people who live in Idaho and 1 of 10,000 who live in the town of Sandpoint. There are a lot of people living in this world and somehow we all need…
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Communication

Why Bother With Impatience?

I am not naturally patient, but my level of agitation, irritation, and brusqueness is suddenly on the rise. There is a reason for this sudden change in my demeanor. The leisure summer days are gone. No more long afternoons of reading on the back deck, no more time to meander through quiet waters in the…
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