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Why Bother Being a Life Long Learner?
By Terese Luikens | Feb 9, 2023 | Learning, Misc, Teaching
I do not know from when or where the phrase, life long learner originated, but I do know that I fall into that category. As a public school teacher of fourth graders, my students are always astounded when I say, “Like you, I do not know everything. But I am willing to learn.” …
Read More → Why Bother Being You?
By Terese Luikens | Feb 7, 2023 | Truthfulness, Yoga
The other day, after teaching my yoga class, one of the participants paid me a compliment. She said, “Thank you for being you.” Those words made my heart glad. There are dozens of yoga instructors in our community and yet this woman had chosen to come to my class, not so much because of the…
Read More → Why Bother Cultivating Calmness?
By Terese Luikens | Feb 5, 2023 | Misc
Patterns are contagious. Whether it is a behavior, a philosophy or habit, our tendency is to mimic those with whom we spend the most time with. This present culture is noisy, anxious and impatient. There is a constant need to be in the know which leaves little room to wonder. Although every relationship is capable…
Read More → Why Bother Being Satisfied?
By Terese Luikens | Feb 3, 2023 | Gratitude, Misc
Being satisfied is a good feeling and comes in a variety of ways for all of us. For instance, I am flooded with satisfaction after swimming a designated number of laps in the pool at the health club. When I climb out of the water I immediately have a sense of exhilaration, satisfaction and accomplishment.…
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