Years ago a friend told me there are at least six solutions to any given problem. I’m not sure where he got that theory, but it inspires me to think outside of the box when facing what seems to be…
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The Benefits of Religious Literacy
This week I started teaching religious education at our local parish. I was asked why I do it, and there are many answers to that question. One that jumped out at me, however, is that I think people benefit from…
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Nothing But Love ~ A Song
This month’s featured song, “Nothing But Love,” was prompted by a relationship wherein one person was recovering from emotional trauma while the other was on standby, ready to love. In this story, the path toward healing for the wounded one…
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Designed to Heal
Our bodies are amazing. Our earth is amazing. As one who believes there is a loving Source of all creation, I find it so comforting to experience the healing design of our existence. Let me be more specific…
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Read moreThe Seven Cs of Balance
Over a year ago I came up with a time designation method. This is because I had become frustrated that too often my days felt like they went by just digging out of piles or putting out fires. Many stay-at-home…
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Cherishing Today
Occasional sadness is such a normal part of our human experience. We can go through moments of grief when life poses a change we don’t feel ready for or when an expected loss looms. We can encounter whole chapters of…
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Evaluating Values
This week it is my hope that I’ve turned another year wiser. Birthdays, and other occasions that mark the passage of time, often bring forth a period of focused reflection for me. Inevitably I end up sitting with some familiar…
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Swim On ~ A Song
Years ago, when single, I wrote a song called “Swim On,” that plays on the familiar sentiment about there being plenty of fish in the sea. One message of the song is that, while navigating the dating scene in hopes…
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Looking at Leadership
Lately my family and I have been talking about what makes someone a great leader. With all that is in the news these days, this has been a valuable discussion to have, particularly with our daughters. Children often see authenticity…
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Judgements Unpacked
I recall a time, years ago, when I liked to think of myself as nonjudgemental. After all, I get along with most people, I respect various viewpoints, and I value giving others the benefit of the doubt. Then a smart…
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