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Why Bother Celebrating Anniversaries?

Why Bother Celebrating Anniversaries?  I think wedding anniversaries are a little more monumental than birthdays. Growing a year older happens to us, while staying married happens because of us. In other words, as long as we are alive, our birthdays automatically mark another year of living. But commemorating a wedding anniversary is dependent upon how…
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Mental Health

Why Bother Noticing Our Choices?

Why Bother Noticing Our Choices? We make a lot of choices in one day. For example, because today was Saturday, I chose to sleep in, getting out of bed only after I smelled the coffee that my husband brewed. With coffee in hand, I then followed my usual routine of reading something inspirational, practicing meditation…
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Gratitude

Why Bother Noticing Guilt?

Why Bother Noticing Guilt? I did not always know the difference between true and false guilt. However, years ago, when a professional counselor pointed out the distinct differences between the two, her pointedness stuck with me. Ever since then, I can recognize the disguises that counterfeit guilt wears and as a result, step away from…
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Health

Why Bother Getting To Know Your Farmer?

Why Bother Getting To Know Your Farmer? This summer I joined a new community. Every Tuesday, for four hours, I volunteer on a farm. I work side by side with other volunteers and employees in exchange for what I would normally buy, fresh produce and eggs. This is no ordinary farm though, it is my…
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