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Why Bother Taking A Vacation?
By Terese Luikens | | Health, Relationships
Why Bother Taking A Vacation? Going away from home for a vacation can be a nuisance. There is the task of securing someone to water the plants, put the garbage out and collect the mail. Bags need to be packed and reservations made and changed and made again. Just getting out the door can exhaust…
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Why Bother Being Receptive?
By Terese Luikens | | Gratitude, Relationships
Why Bother Being Receptive? It has been said that it is more blessed to give than to receive, but sometimes, it is difficult to be the recipient of a blessing. Accepting a gift, a compliment or a favor tends to make us feel uncomfortable, indebted or undeserving. Yet, accepting acts of kindness, good words from…
Read More Why Bother Noticing Unhealthy Helpfulness?
By Terese Luikens | | Communication, Mental Health, Relationships
Why Bother Noticing Unhealthy Helpfulness? There are times when everyone needs help and a hand up. Asking for help is not unhealthy, but sometimes our helpfulness can debilitate and weaken a person. By its very nature, learning forces us to constructively struggle and causes growing pains. Whether it is acquiring wisdom in money matters, communicating…
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Why Bother To Notice When You Are Lost?
By Terese Luikens | | Family, Marriage, Relationships
Why Bother To Notice When You Are Lost? My husband knows that I am directionally challenged and how easily I get lost in new surroundings. He has experienced, more than once, waiting for me to return to him. Once, in a very large shopping mall, we parted in order to use the restrooms. When I…
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