Thirteenth Century priest Thomas Aquinas once said, “No one can live without joy.” But people do live joyless lives. And the reason is often because they don’t know how to be happy. They are so intent on the three P’s: power, prosperity and prestige – that they miss out on simple joy. French photographer Henri …
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Dec 31 2016
The Gifts of Caregiving
We often use words like “challenging,” “stressful,” and “difficult” when we talk about caring for an older loved one. Those words certainly can describe caregiving, but they’re only part of the picture. Being a caregiver offers gifts too, and it’s important to remember those gifts when we’re feeling unbalanced by the challenges. Love. Most of …
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Jul 15 2016
What Children Really Need
Should we chain our children to the bedpost until they reach adulthood? Should we shield them from all negative influences until they can make mature decisions? When Dr. Willis Tate was at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, he told of a mother who gallantly tried to protect her son. She wrote a long letter …
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