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Why Bother Enjoying the Good Moments?
By Terese Luikens | Dec 23, 2022 | Learning, Mental Health, Relationships
Since completing and publishing my book, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness, there have been more opportunities to deepen and widen present relationships. After a family or friend finishes reading my story, many have expressed out loud and in my company some of their own dysfunctional behaviors. Recently, one such friend said to me, “I don’t…
Read More → Why Bother Sharing Your Story?
By Terese Luikens | Dec 21, 2022 | Communication, Grief, Relationships
Since publishing my book, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness, I’ve found myself in conversations with strangers who tell me they too are suicide survivors. It seems as though my story has opened up the opportunity for others to tell their story. We Are Not Alone Although we might feel that having survived a suicide of…
Read More → Why Bother Considering Our Fear?
By Terese Luikens | Dec 19, 2022 | Family, Relationships
I have respect for my fears. Over the years, I’ve recognized that when I have second thoughts, hesitations, or some anxiety about a decision I’ve made, it is wise to take a little time to investigate where that apprehension originates from. Moving Forward? I am familiar with the acronym for fear that goes like…
Read More → Why Bother Being Creative?
By Terese Luikens | Dec 17, 2022 | Mental Health, Relationships
I admire the seemingly inborn talent of artists, musicians and storytellers. When I stroll through art galleries, I admire how the artisan can create abstract or realistic scenes using their imagination, perspective and color. When I watch musicians perform I am enthralled with their ability to make beautiful sounds from their instrument and when I…
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