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Have you Ever Lost a Family Heirloom?
“Losing a family heirloom can feel like losing a piece of your identity, a tangible link to loved ones, and a symbol of shared history. The pain often comes from the object’s emotional weight—it’s not just what it is, but what it represents: memories, stories, and the love of those who came before you.” Why the…
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Discovering a Warm, Caring Hospital and the Difference that Makes
Recently I needed to go to a hospital for some x-rays. The one closest to me was the Lansdale Jefferson Hospital in Lansdale, PA. From the moment my friend Laurie, who was my support person, and I arrived, we were greeted by a warm and caring staff, eager to make me comfortable. As soon as…
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Do Your Friends Care for You When You Are Sick?
Recently I twisted my upper body in an effort not to fall, and all the muscles in my chest and neck went into a spasm. The slightest movement on my part was so painful I was afraid every time I needed to move. Even as I write this, I continue to be in pain although…
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Do You Know How Old Your Dog is in Human Years?
I saw a brief article online that I thought I would share with you (and many thanks to my dear friend and colleague Suzanne O’Connor for her research on the subject.) I was taught that the way to calculate how long my dog would live was to use the formula that one dog year was…
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The Antidote for Spending Too Much Energy on Dreaming
In my last blog I invited you to consider the possible problems with dwelling on your dreams based on advice Professor Dumbledore shared with Harry Potter, “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” He shared this advice after catching Harry becoming addicted to the Mirror of Erised that focused on the desires…
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The Problem with Dwelling on our Dreams
I am a big Harry Potter fan and something Professor Dumbledore said to Harry in the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone got me thinking. I thought I’d share some of those thoughts and the research I did with you. Harry stumbled on a magical mirror one day when he was exploring Hogwarts, the school of…
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Why Do We Cry Tears of Joy?
Recently I was watching some stories on Reels and came across videos of children getting the surprise gift of a new puppy. Almost all of them cried. There are many other examples of this response by adults: the announcement of a pregnancy, a serviceman coming home and surprising the family, watching an emotional movie. That…
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Do You Know the Real Meaning of Relationships?
Here is a “duh” statement: relationships are everywhere. We all have relationships with others, and we have a relationship with ourselves. In the past I have shared with you the Membership Circles we all have, from relationships that are extremely close to those that are very superficial. There are other blogs that describe aspects of…
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Do You Know Why We Get Chills Hearing Something Beautiful?
When I was watching the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Olympics and Andrea Bocelli performed Nessun Dorma, I felt chills all over my body as a few tears rolled down my cheeks. I wasn’t sad. I was overwhelmed by feelings of deep happiness for the beauty I was hearing. It got me thinking: Why do…