Give a gift of an experience
The idea that the gift of an experience provides more lasting pleasure than a material gift is supported by psychological research and human behavior. Here’s why: Memories Over Possessions: Experiences, unlike material items, create lasting memories that can bring joy long after the event itself. People tend to revisit the positive feelings associated with an…
Read MoreThe faithful and true friend when you’re lonely
by Johanna I love it here, but some days I feel very alone. I’ve cried on three out of eight Sundays that we’ve been here because those are the days that seem to remind me the most that this doesn’t always feel like “home.” I long for the beginning of just one dear friendship with…
Read MoreLoving and accepting others as they are
When we love a person, we accept him or her exactly as is: the lovely with the unlovely, the strong with the fearful, the true mixed in with the façade, and of course, the only way we can do it is by accepting ourselves that way.― Fred Rogers Let go: Are there people in your life…
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