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Why Bother Walking a Labyrinth?

A Labyrinth Labyrinths originated eons ago, and yet they still exist in our modern world today, which I think proves that some things are timeless and applicable to every age.  Labyrinths, thankfully, have not been commercialized. You will not find a neon light publicizing its location. Rather, labyrinths are off the beaten path, a little…
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Communication

Why Bother Finding Our Voice?

Our Voice Our voice is unique to us. No one else’s voice sounds quite like ours. There are a whole host of variables that determine the sound of our voice. For example, genetics, the size of our throat, mouth and nose along with our vocal cords, larynx and hormones during puberty. All of these factors…
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Misc

Why Bother Considering Our Cause?

Our Cause When we live our lives based on a specific cause, then our behaviors show others our beliefs, tenets and convictions. As one author says, “The most persuasive witness is the way one lives, not the words one speaks.” The topic of one’s cause in life was recently discussed in the last Macek Maverick…
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Gratitude

Why Bother Considering Our Role Model?

Role Models My parents were both very conscientious about training my siblings and me in all things that mattered to them. They instilled in us the importance of respecting others, even if you didn’t like them. They also inspired us to love and obey God which meant going to church on Sunday without questions, comments,…
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