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Why Banning the Word Stupid from General Use Makes Sense

The word “stupid” is one term I believe should be permanently removed from our vocabulary. When someone calls another person stupid—or labels their thoughts or actions as stupid—it often lands with a heavy emotional impact. It can wound the recipient’s … Continue reading

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 The Equation of Love and Emotions

I’ve been thinking deeply about the question, What do I love? For much of my life, I equated love with emotion. I believed I loved the people I dated, because what I felt was intense, consuming, and exciting. But marriage … Continue reading

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IS ANYONE LISTENING — DOES ANYONE SEE ME

There are moments in a person’s life when the world feels unbearably heavy. Emotions sit on the chest like a weight no one else can see. In those moments, what the heart cries out for is simple: Is anyone listening? … Continue reading

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