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Terese Luikens Soeaking
Communication

Why Bother With Public Speaking?

The other day I made an online reservation for my husband and I at a campground. It was an arduous, anxiety filled and time consuming task. The boxes that had to be filled in were numerous and some of the questions left me baffled. Also, I needed to recall a password, which I could not…
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Woman Sitting on Gray Rock Near Body of Water
Faith

Why Bother With Humility?

The other day, I read this statement, “Some virtues are only seen in affliction.” These few words caused me to pause, ruminate and ask myself, “What virtues surface in me when I am afflicted?”         Surprised Turmoil, hardships, discomforts, trouble and grief are not my idea of a good time. As a matter…
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woman at the beach with a hat
Faith

Why Bother Letting Someone Off the Hook?

I’ve gone fishing a few times in my life. I know how to bait a hook, cast a line and watch a bobber. I know that the minute that bobber goes under the water, that I’ve got a fish on the line. I also know that when that bobber surfaces again and remains above the…
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Terese Luikens' Grandmother
Family

Why Bother Eliminating Clutter?

My grandmother influenced my life in more ways than one. She taught me how to choose good recipes and how to follow them, she showed me how to clean a house and keep it in order and she showed me how to stay clutter free.         The Physical and Mental Staying clutter…
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