Around the holidays, people tend to talk about the importance of traditions. Traditions bring families together and create a sense of stability and comfort. But the best traditions are the little ones that we drop into everyday life. In our home, every Friday night is night is Sleepover Night. We pull our blankets off of […]
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When traveling, it’s nice to curl up in bed at the end of a long day and unwind while watching some television. But I never, ever, ever touch the remote. Ever. Studies have shown that the remote control is the dirtiest thing in the room and includes all kinds of bacteria since many people will
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You were very tired this morning when I lifted you out of bed and carried you downstairs. As the weight of your growing body pressed down on my arms, I knew in my head that I wouldn’t be able to carry you much longer. But I knew in my heart that I will carry you forever.
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Throughout your life, you will find yourself in situations where you can make a choice to do what’s right or do what’s easy. Choose doing the right thing as often as possible. Choosing what’s right can be small: Holding the door open for the mom with the stroller Letting the cashier know that she gave
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At the start of each year, I choose a word that I want to define it. Last year that word was “Learn.” I read 130 books covering dozens of different genres. I read over 50 blogs. I listened to hundreds of hours of podcasts. I spent every spare minute that I had learning. And learn
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There’s a girl in the rearview mirror. This is her first time in a car. She’s sleeping soundly after recovering from her grand entrance into the world. We’ve just met, but I already love her more than I’ve ever loved anyone in my life. “We’ve just met, but I already love her more than
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The holiday season is over and decorations are coming down. When we do this, we usually talk about how much fun we had and we reflect on the meaning of our ornaments as we take them off the tree. Special Christmas cards are dated and stored in a box, cookie tins are packed away and
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When the clock strikes midnight, a new year begins. It’s an amazing feeling to have a shiny new year laid out in front of you. The year is a clean slate, so it feels as if you can conquer the world. And you can. You absolutely can. But not with resolutions. When you make a
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The term “ego” is often used when referring to someone who is self-centered or self-focused. There is, however, a different way of looking at it. The ego represents the self and how you distinguish yourself from other people. All of us are distinct and all of us have unique talents. I prefer to think of
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When people need help, help them whenever you can. If a friend is going through a hard time, give them a hand up. Give to your church, your neighbors, your friends, and to people worlds away whom you’ve never met. Whether you give big or give small, there is one secret that I want to
