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Honesty is a very tricky thing. On the one hand, we want to be honest with others and on the other hand, sometimes honesty can be very hurtful. Honesty is important and should be heartfelt, taking into consideration how we would feel being told the same information by someone else. One of the most crucial points is how honesty is delivered. Being honest to a fault can be tough on friendships. It can be hurtful, ugly, and yet sometimes necessary. It gets difficult when there is a fine line between being honest, not saying anything, and lying. Sometimes these are…
Sometimes our feelings of rejection are real, other times the rejection is perceived. Either way, it is a terrible feeling and one that we hope rarely or never happens to anyone. Unfortunately, it happens to most of us all too often. Welcoming people into our circle of friends is a risk, particularly those who were once rejected. We normally welcome people of like minds who have similar values as ourselves. However, it is more difficult to accept people who have for some reason been an outsider or lost their rapport with the group. Not being aware of people feeling rejected…
Just as the moon shines light through the darkness so does hope. Sometimes the moon shines bright, other times it is difficult to find. Hope also shines bright at times and at other times one has to search for signs of hope. Although we don’t always see it, the moon is always there. So too, hope is always present. During the dark, difficult times, finding hope can be a struggle. But hope is present for those who choose to have faith. I can remember times when hanging on to hope was difficult, but it has always paid off. One…
More often than not the anticipation leading to an event is equally as fun as the event itself. As a family, we love to anticipate what adventures are ahead of us. We think about, plan, and dream about what might occur at the actual event. I love that my girls find joy in thinking about what might happen, and are able to dream about different possible outcomes. Not only does it enhance the imagination, I believe it strengthens our overall ability to enjoy the event. As a family, we talk about various places we would like to go and think…