Some Thrive, Some Die

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Lawrence Benner’s cat just died, and it’s got him thinking about all the ways we’re obsessed with death, when it’s really quite simple.

“It is all too easy to make a thoughtless commitment to the wrong person, then be miserable in ways that only ending the relationship can fix.”

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This comment was by Kat on the post: Save Your Marriage: 6 Unconventional Steps.

“In culture, acts of heroism or valor are expected of men, but in reality those acts ARE pure love.”

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This is a comment by Shalom Ormsby on the post “The Aftermath: What I Learned from the Boston Bombings”.

Keeping our Past a Secret

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You must deal with your past, or eventually it will deal with you.

“I’ve been in counseling consistently for a few of years. Best decision I ever made, and even though there’s still work to do, I’m in charge of the stories in my life.”

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These are comments by Joe and Daveb on the post “Are You Man Enough for Therapy?”

“I cried like a baby for three months as my son fought for his life in a St. Louis Children’s Hospital.”

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This is a comment by Josh Magill on the post “Parents, This is Our Edict”.

“There is nothing worse than being a NICU parent, but there is nothing greater than being one who is blessed and lucky enough to take your child home.”

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These are comments by Harley, Samara, and Mark on the post “There Are No Gender Politics in the NICU – Baby With a ‘Bucket List’”.

#31: Bamboo is Serene

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A casual observation by my daughter reveals a little bit of the world through her eyes.

Why Is This Tumblr Taking Off?: Reasons My Son is Crying (Photos)

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Reason #304: Grandma wouldn’t let him spill his ice water all over her and the table.

The Battle They Didn’t Choose: His Wife’s Fight with Breast Cancer (Video and Photos)

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Before going to bed each night, Angelo Merendino and his wife would ask each other one question.

Just What the Doctor Ordered: Adorable Pug Puppies Take a Bath (Video)

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Your weekly dose of cute to destress from your day.

“People throw around ‘nerd’ like it’s a new subculture, but I am happy kids whose lives would have been terrible before are doing well now.”

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Brendan says that when he was asked about Star Trek trivia about the new movie, that he had been preparing for that moment his whole life.

This Everyday Item Can Help Create a Gross National Happiness Measurement (Slides)

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How the apps on your phone could measure worldwide happiness, quality of life, and community interconnectedness.

Stress in Abundance

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My pet cat gives me perspective when I’m busy and stressed out.

The Circle of Life

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The Beatles, The Bible, and the Sanskrit word for bliss: Jeff Swain explains how by following our bliss, we find our purpose.

Why?

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Asking why can lead to a dark tunnel, but God’s compassion can help you through it.