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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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Family

Why Bother To Notice When You Are Lost?

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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Health

Why Bother To Notice Your Energy?

Why Bother To Notice Your Energy? There are twenty-four hours in every day, seven days a week and fifty-two weeks a year. Though there are different time zones across our world, the same amount of time is bestowed upon all of us every day.  Though these statements are true about time, the same cannot be…
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