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Learning

Why Bother Staying Curious?

Curious? Growing up, for some reason or another, Dad did not like it when we answered him by saying, “I don’t know.” Saying that we did not know set something off inside of him, making him angry. As a result, I thought that if I did not know the “right” answer to his question, then…
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Forgiveness

Why Bother Knowing Whether or Not I Need to Forgive Someone?

How Do I Know I Need to Forgive Someone? Ever wonder how you know whether or not you need to forgive someone? Try closing your eyes and imagine that person. Note how your body feels while thinking about them. Does your breathing or heart rate change? Do you tense up somewhere in your body?  Imagine…
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Faith

Why Bother Finding Your Safe Place?

Safe Place Have you ever had recurring destructive, unhealthy and ruinous thoughts about yourself or others? Do you ever ask yourself where and how do I begin to change my thinking? Reforming our thoughts is a daunting task, but it is possible. Finding a safe haven where we can sort out our thoughts, may be…
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Communication

Why Bother Honing Our Skills of Discernment?

Discernment Occasionally, I decline personal invitations. My decision to bow out of some event, conversation or gathering has everything to do with how I make decisions based on my discernment. Sometimes though, when I decline to participate in something with others, I am perceived as passing judgement. These days, words such as discernment and judgement,…
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