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Last week, the father of one of my daughter’s friends unexpectedly passed away.  He and I were exactly the same age.  I’d met him a handful of times.  He was a corporate executive, and a devoted, highly involved parent.  His sudden death made me think about how fleeting life can be.  So often, we get…

Most of us have trouble setting boundaries.  We want to be helpful and generous toward others with both our time and our resources.  Yet, sometimes meeting the needs of others can become too much and can make us miserable.  That is why it is so important to learn how to set boundaries with other people.…

This past weekend, I attended a virtual birthday party for a lady who just turned 90.  Over 100 people were on a Zoom call to celebrate her.  The party went on for two-and-a-half hours with a full church service, complete with a sermon and lovely remembrance videos.  All I could think during the call was,…

Life can be hard at times.  It doesn’t always go according to plan.  So, the key to happiness is to not expect the perfect life.  That isn’t happening for any of us.  Rather, the key is acceptance.  When we learn to accept life as it is, then we can effectively respond to life’s inevitable problems…
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