It feels very arrogant of me to offer tips on talking with others who typically annoy or frustrate you. How do I know what it’s like to talk with your sister-in-law who treats you like the dirt on her shoe? I’ve never sat next to your father when he is pontificating, with food in his mouth no less. True. But I have picked up a … Continue reading How a Lab Coat Can Get You Through Thanksgiving, and Other Tips
Sometimes we wonder why there has to be pain. What is the point of discomfort or outright agony? Yet pain performs a function that is critical to life. It is a signal, telling us that something is wrong. Pain is like a gauge that warns us, tells us to take care of ourselves. Either you are not functioning properly, or there is a threat from … Continue reading Pain and Curiosity
I chose curiosity. When someone close to me came out, she was anxious about the reaction of her family. My go-to response to all personal revelations is to assure each person that I will always love them, no matter what. I believe this gut reaction was cultivated in me by my parents, who have demonstrated deep and unconditional love for all six of their children, Runaway … Continue reading Curiosity as Faith
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