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Why Do We Expect World Peace From Miss America, But Not Jesus?
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World Peace is one of just two easy answers in life. It’s the correct response when a pageant contestant is asked what she would most want to see happen during her lifetime. This response is the mocked canned answer made famous in the movie Miss Congeniality. The other easy answer is “Jesus” in response…
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Ask Why When You Find You’re Conflicted
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I’ve always encouraged my kids to ask why. Most parents get frustrated at that oft-repeated question, myself included. However, being able to question and interrogate a situation or circumstance is a skill of vital importance. That’s because, in seeking answers, we gain understanding, wisdom, and perhaps a feeling of personal connection. It’s one of…
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Why We Must Strive for a Healthy Perspective of Shame
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I don’t know how it goes in other countries, but the U.S. culture certainly has an interesting relationship with the concept of shame. On the one hand, it seems that nobody has any shame. In addition, people are constantly thrusting themselves into attention seeking spotlights through antics and displays. It’s only amped up through…
