Tag: love

All the Joy You Need

Steve Goodier writes Your Life Support column in 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Thirteenth Century priest Thomas Aquinas once said, “No one can live without joy.” But people do live joyless lives. And the reason is often because they don’t know how to be happy. They are so intent on the three P’s: power, prosperity and prestige – that they miss out on simple joy. French photographer Henri …

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The Gifts of Caregiving

We often use words like “challenging,” “stressful,” and “difficult” when we talk about caring for an older loved one. Those words certainly can describe caregiving, but they’re only part of the picture. Being a caregiver offers gifts too, and it’s important to remember those gifts when we’re feeling unbalanced by the challenges. Love. Most of …

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What Children Really Need

Steve Goodier writes Your Life Support column in 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Should we chain our children to the bedpost until they reach adulthood? Should we shield them from all negative influences until they can make mature decisions? When Dr. Willis Tate was at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, he told of a mother who gallantly tried to protect her son. She wrote a long letter …

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