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Why Bother Noticing Beauty In Nature?
By Terese Luikens | | Beauty, Faith
Why Bother Noticing Beauty In Nature? I mostly grew up in the flatlands of Nebraska and South Dakota. As a child, I took for granted the tall, bright green stalks and leaves of the corn which grew in long straight rows along county roads, and the unobscured blue sky stretching across the whole landscape. No…
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By Terese Luikens | | Gratitude, Kids, Teaching
Why Bother To Honor Veterans Day? On November 11, my fourth grade class presented a Veterans Day program. Our music teacher worked hard to bring a harmonious sound to the voices of my fourth grade students. In the classroom each morning, I practiced the songs, God Bless America, The Star Spangled Banner, and My Country…
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Why Bother To Notice The Pleasant Surprises?
By Terese Luikens | | Gratitude, Relationships
Why Bother To Notice The Pleasant Surprises? I’ve noticed more pleasant surprises in my life than usual. Is it because there are more of them or am I simply becoming more aware and appreciative of them? A delightful surprise takes us off guard. It is unexpected and nothing which we orchestrate for ourselves. When one…
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Why Bother Living Forward?
By Terese Luikens | | Gratitude, Mental Health
Why Bother Living Forward? Someone once said, “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.” Every day is a new day, a chance to begin again with a clean slate. Each new day gives me a fresh opportunity to live forward, not backward into the past. Grateful For A New Day…
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