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Gratitude

Why Bother To Handle A Heart With Care?

Why Bother To Handle A Heart With Care? Growing up, I did not aspire to become a public school teacher, instead, I thought I wanted to be the president of the United States. But entering college the first time, I set my sights on becoming a social worker because I wanted to help people. Then…
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2 kids
Mental Health

Why Bother To Be A Cheerleader?

Why Bother To Be A Cheerleader? Although I was never a cheerleader in high school, I’ve grown into one as an adult. But I’m not a cheerleader that stands on the sidelines of athletic events jumping up and down and waving pom-poms. I do not yell through a bull-horn or do flips off anyone’s shoulders.…
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Listening

Why Bother To Notice Envy?

Why Bother To Notice Envy? A few days ago, I read an email that stated the news of an acquaintance’s retirement. She’d launched a website that quickly became lucrative enough for her to step away from her day job. Reading this announcement, I thought I felt a tinge of jealousy. But after spending a little…
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Health

Why Bother Knowing When You Are Distressed?

Why Bother Knowing When You Are Distressed? The other day, my husband noticed that someone was flying an American flag upside down. I am not sure these people understand the message that an upside down flag relays, but according to the American Legion, “The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as…
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