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Why Bother to Learn Something New?
By Terese Luikens | | Gratitude, Learning, Teaching
Why Bother to Learn Something New? One of the best perks about being a public school teacher is that I have to keep learning. In order to renew my teaching certificate every five years, I have to prove that I’ve taken at least six continuing education credits. This is not too hard to do. Every…
Read More Why Bother With a Different POV?
By Terese Luikens | | Communication, Gratitude, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationships
Why Bother With a Different POV? My point of view shifted yesterday. I am a landlocked individual, meaning, I run, hike and bike along the pathways and trails that follow our massive lake. I experience the beauty of the water from the land. But, all that changed yesterday when my husband and I launched our…
Read More Why Bother Practicing Hospitality?
By Terese Luikens | | Communication, Listening, Relationships, Uncategorized
Why Bother Practicing Hospitality? The other evening, I hosted a small gathering of friends and family in honor of my husband’s birthday. And though our house is small, our yard is spacious and with the fine summer weather we naturally gravitated to the outdoors. When hosting an event, I keep it uncomplicated. I make a…
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Why Bother To Notice What’s Right?
By Terese Luikens | | Communication, Gratitude, Mental Health, Relationships
Why Bother to Notice What’s Right? I have the tendency to see the flaws in someone before I notice the good in them. In my students, I can’t help but see their spelling errors the moment they hand in a paper. In other situations, such as swimming laps in the pool, I espy a defect…
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