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Why Bother With Forgiveness?
By Terese Luikens | | Mental Health, Relationships
Why Bother With Forgiveness? I don’t enjoy asking someone to forgive me. It is a humbling experience. Though I am conscientious and think about my words before I speak, there are still times when a statement I regret spills out of my mouth. When that happens, I know I will need to ask them to…
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Why Bother To Keep It Simple?
By Terese Luikens | | Family, Gratitude
Why Bother To Keep It Simple? Mother’s Day has become something other than its original author, Anna M. Jarvis, intended for it to be. Anna M. Jarvis’ mother died on the second Sunday in May 1905. After her death, Anna desired to honor her mother and campaigned for the second Sunday of May as a…
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Why Bother To Notice The Strength of a Child?
By Terese Luikens | | Kids, Teaching
Why Bother To Notice The Strength of a Child? Tis the time for end of the year state testing. These lengthy examinations are mandated by the state and measure whether or not my fourth graders are proficient, basic, or below basic in math and English language arts. Since September first, I’ve taught them what they…
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Why Bother Muting The Inner Critic?
By Terese Luikens | | Humor, Listening
Why Bother Muting The Inner Critic? As a child, my parents taught my siblings and me to use polite words. They expected us to say please, thank you, and yes, not yeah. We were forbidden to tell anyone to shut-up and if we did utter such a statement, a stern reprimand followed from either Mom…
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