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Beauty

Why Bother Noticing The Best?

Why Bother Noticing The Best Things? Are the best things in life really free? If we pay attention, there is a lot of goodness that can be gleaned from our world that is priceless. What puts a lasting smile on our faces cannot always be ordered online and delivered to our front porch in a…
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Health

Why Bother Taking A Vacation?

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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Gratitude

Why Bother Being Receptive?

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…
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Communication

Why Bother Noticing Unhealthy Helpfulness?

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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