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Why We Feel Guilty for Taking Care of Ourselves

Why We Feel Guilty for Taking Care of Ourselves

As women we are told to take care of ourselves. But when we do, why do we feel guilty?  …
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Accepting Christmas as It Comes

Accepting Christmas as It Comes

Add fun and joy into Christmas with these 6 tips. Instead of orchestrating Christmas, enjoy the day with all its…
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How to Celebrate Christmas (Even When You Don’t Know How)

How to Celebrate Christmas (Even When You Don’t Know How)

When we keep our eyes on him, we don’t need to fall for the idea that there is only one perfect or right way to celebrate Christmas.

Will Life Ever Return to Normal?

Will Life Ever Return to Normal?

Life is in a constant state of flux. We get used to being on vacation, and it’s time to go…
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Spiritual Shame: What It Is and How to Conquer It

Spiritual Shame: What It Is and How to Conquer It

Spiritual shame is where we feel shame regarding anything to do with our spiritual life. Find out how to conquer…
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How the Lies of Shame Cause Us to Think We Are the Defective Ones

How the Lies of Shame Cause Us to Think We Are the Defective Ones

The lies of shame tell us we are the defective ones, but truth breaks the lies of shame we believe…
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Adjusting Expectations So Your Soul Can Breathe

Adjusting Expectations So Your Soul Can Breathe

Adjusting our expectations creates less stress for us and others, allowing us to enjoy life more fully.   I was…
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To the Woman Who Gets Hurt by Words

To the Woman Who Gets Hurt by Words

We hadn’t been married that long when my husband said, “Theresa why do you take everything so personally?” Which offended…
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Why flowers, you may be thinking? Doesn't she have any friends or know any people? Attempting to get to the bottom of your questions, and my fascination with flowers, I conducted a Q & A.

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Striving for a life of perfection has no story. No humor. No memories. Forget perfection and go for human. Embrace the mistakes. No one remembers the nearly perfect Thanksgiving. But everyone talks for years about the Thanksgiving where Mr. Tom jumped from the platter while dad was attempting to carve him, slid across the table, and landed in Uncle Frank's lap. Ten years later they are still laughing about it, connecting over the story, and rejoicing in the adventure.

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