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Communication

Why Bother Adopting a Spiritual Parent?

Religious Education My parents introduced me to God in the best way they knew how. Both Mom and Dad were raised Catholics, so of course, they raised their offspring in the same way.  Part of the Catholic religion included infant baptism. I have a picture of being held by my Godparents while a gentle stream…
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Faith

Why Bother With a Tutor?

Educate Me Please I returned to college in my late forties to earn a bachelor’s degree and a public school teaching certification.  Of all the required courses, I was most challenged with math. Often, while attempting to  read, understand and work my way through equations in a math class, I’d later dissolve into a puddle…
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Faith

Why Bother to Begin at the Beginning?

 Beginners I teach different levels of yoga; from beginners, to advanced. The other day, a man came late to one of my advanced classes. I didn’t have time to ask him about his previous experiences with yoga, but while teaching the class, I noticed the grimaces on his face, his gasps for breath and forcing…
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Faith

Why Bother Taking a Risk With God’s Love?

Risky To be loved by someone requires us to trust the one who says they love us.  My marriage has taught me that believing the words, “I love you,” does take time. But, over the span of time those words do cause one to  believe and trust the one who says them.   Over the span…
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