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What do “the rules” say about you?

5 ways we relate to rules-&-regulations, and 5 ways to evolve: Community living—as in an HOA or other shared space—offers many opportunities for support, recreation, safety and fun. And it also results in the necessity of rules and regulations to…

Why some prayers aren’t answered:

Today, in my morning devotions and meditations, I did some online research to see how modern thinkers answer the question of why God sometimes does not answer our prayers. I was really disappointed to find so many articles that blamed…

Do you participate only as a leader?

Do you tend to participate in groups only as a leader? Really think about this for a second. When was the last time that you weren’t a committee-chair or chapter-president or section-manager? Did you do well there? Did you thrive? Or…

“Grab a Vase, Granny”

This is from my journal, many years ago, when my grandmother was living with me before I moved to Africa. Yesterday, I wondered why Grandma wasn’t coming out of her room. I had suggested that she go into her room…

21 Things that Make Me Happy

March 21. Twenty-one things that make me happy: Pics of my kids. A freshly made bed. Mugs. Things just taste better—heartier—lovelier in mugs. Babies. A perfect shave. Silver white winters that melt into spring. Admiring the talents of others, talents…

Sounds Like Kindness

I recently posted on my Facebook page the meme featured here with a quote by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. I added the question, “What do you think of this, friends?” A hearty conversation ensued. And I am generally quite…