How do you feel about “two steps back?” You know, “three steps forward, two steps back”? When trying to move forward, no one likes going back again. Some say my country is in the “4th wave” of COVID-19, and it seems likely since we’re back near the peak cases of the summer of 2020. Some places are ...
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Other people could be ruining your rest. Maybe they already are and you’re not sure what to do. You may feel stuck. Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual rest aren’t bonus items for when our to do list is done and no one has a need; that day will never come. With understanding, we can take 5 ...
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If we want real rest, focusing on “Me Time” may be more hindrance than help. Google “Me Time” and get over 14.5 million results. Secular sources like Lifehack say, “Me Time gives your mind a chance to rest.” It may feel that way at first, but not when Me Time is over. With so many connections ...
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So about watching British crime shows during the pandemic—I can’t say it happened on purpose. It started with missing persons cases in creepy English forests and village fetes, with inspectors unearthing clues and discovering the most unlikely guilty parties responsible. No plot celebrated loving ...
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When someone threatens those we love, they move into the enemy category. The day my neighbor David tormented my toddler sister at the swing set, my playmate became my enemy. I didn't plan on doing anything with the baseball bat I raised in protest, but somehow it helped me feel protected. It was an ...
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