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Be Humble, Not Prideful
Today, January 3rd, is Humiliation Day. This is not the day to go out and humiliate someone. Rather, this is the day to humble ourselves and to remember that we are all equal before God. There are many voices in the world that speak of pride. Pride is embraced and encouraged. It is spoken of…
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Celebrating Introverts
Today, January 2, is World Introvert Day. Today is the day for introverts to enjoy a day to themselves, past all the holiday celebrations the past couple of weeks. Introverts are often misunderstood. While we do enjoy being with friends and family, an environment surrounded by people can feel draining. We are more than likely…
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New Year, New Start
Here we are in the new year, 2024. Many people will be reviewing their list of New Year’s Resolutions, determined that this will be the year they keep their commitments. They will lose that weight, they will go for that job, they will push for that promotion, etc. I am not a huge fan of…
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The Importance of a Break in Your Day
In our daily lives it can be too easy to go into some kind of auto mode to get things done. We get up at a set time, we have the normal morning routine that involves rushing from one task to another as we get ourselves, and perhaps loved ones, ready for work and/or school.…
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Recognizing the Impact of Teamwork
Today, December 4th, is Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day. Today is the day we recognize the importance of teamwork and recognize their efforts through gifts, lunch, or at least a nice thank you for their efforts. Many people work within a team at work. Perhaps you are part of a team designing a new feature…
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Don’t Rush to Judgement on Cats (and People)
We have much to celebrate throughout the month of December. The final month of the year brings Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, New Year’s Eve, and all the festivities leading up to the actual holidays themselves. In case you’re looking for another reason to celebrate, we can add National Cat Lovers’ Month to the list. This month…
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The Mason Jar: Simple Object, Unlimited Uses
Today, November 30th, is National Mason Jar Day. Today we look at how an object so simple can be used in so many ways. It’s amazing what we can do when we don’t limit our creativity. John Landis Mason patented the Mason jar in 1858. Over the years, after the patent expired, other companies came…
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Throw Out Leftovers Day
Today, November 29th, is Throw Out Your Leftovers Day here in the United States. Today is the day to take a few minutes to pull out those leftovers which are just taking up space and throw them out before you consume something which may be past its expiration date. I am a fan of leftovers.…
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Giving Back
Today, November 28th, is Giving Tuesday here in the United States. After several days of shoppers taking advantage of various deals in their quest to purchase those perfect gifts, today we remember the importance of giving back. Life can be hectic. We rush to meet the various deadlines in both our work and personal lives.…
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Giving of Self over Material
Here in the United States, last Thursday kicked off the holiday season. We enjoyed our Thanksgiving meals with those we hold dear. Then on Friday, many people partook in the Black Friday shopping frenzy. Saturday was Small Business Saturday, Sunday was Second-Hand Sunday, and today, November 27th, is Cyber Monday. The shopping push will continue…
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