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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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Learning

Why Bother to Keep Learning?

Whether we are young or old, in order to learn, grow, and expand our minds, we need to possess the mindset of a learner. Though I may already know a few things about the subject I am learning about, if I do not acknowledge that I do not know everything, then my mind will not…
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Misc

Why Bother to Reminisce?

Today is my forty-third wedding anniversary and another beautiful summer day is in the forecast, not just weather wise, but relationally, with my husband, as well.  We are not flying off to Europe to celebrate, although I do have to make a flight to Boise for work later today. We do not buy each other…
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