Celebrate Seasons & Holidays

WHEN GRATITUDE IS HARD

I have a confession to make on this during this season of thankfulness: sometimes gratitude is hard. I think it…
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SURVIVING CHRISTMAS: EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY

We all have expectations at Christmas, don’t we? The season is filled with promises of…joy, peace, laughter, family, presents, harmony,…
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