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Why Bother Knowing Our Temptations?

Our temptations tell us a lot about ourselves. What allures, entices, and beckons us is unique to our personalities. Not all of us are tempted toward the same enticements. But knowing what summons us is a good indicator of what we desire and of what we ought to avoid.  Short Cuts My greatest desire is…
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Beauty

Why Bother Enjoying Beauty?

Living where I live, beauty is easy to enjoy because nature still dominates the landscape. It is September and the sky turns a deeper shade of blue, the leaves subtly change colors from green to yellow or red and the sun is still warm overhead.   The Benefits of Beauty Recently, a friend from a nearby…
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Faith

Why Bother Being a Sweet Aroma?

Last week while grocery shopping, my husband and I spent some time sniffing shampoos and dish soaps. Some people, such as my spouse, are much more sensitive to artificial fragrances than others. Finding a scent free or a scent that is compatible with his nose is a challenge.  The Effects of Aromas Scents are natural…
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Suicide Survivor

Why Bother With Safety?

Ensuring safety is a big business. Whether you play sports, bank online, own a home or car, safety equipment, systems, software and alarms can be purchased to keep our stuff safe. But, do these systems guarantee our safety? Trauma I’ve never had my identity or car stolen, my home has never been broken into, and…
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