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One of the contradictions of hearing loss is that most noises sound better with hearing aids, but some noises become irritating when they are amplified. High pitched noises are difficult for me to bear, while low pitch voices are often unheard. I haven’t been able to solve this contradiction yet, so I just try toContinue reading “Like the Roar of Many Waters”

I am not mechanically inclined in the least. I cannot build or repair things. Even when I have the instructions and read them carefully, often I don’t understand what they are telling me. That is because I don’t have the background needed to comprehend them. For instance, it wasn’t until recently that I grasped theContinue reading “Understanding Through Faith”

How many times have you confided in someone, telling them about some struggle that you have, and they respond by saying, “I know how you feel”? Then you go away wondering if they can possibly know how you feel, because your struggle seems unique to you. Is this just a phrase to offload any guiltContinue reading “I Know How You Feel”

The narcissist feeds their self-centeredness until they do not even recognize their selfishness any longer. The addict consumes until they can no longer resist. The greedy corporate executive flaunts the rules of ethics until he no longer sees the line of morality he is crossing. The angry person becomes out of control venting their frustrationContinue reading “Learning From Corrections”

When we see a beautiful sunrise, we take a picture to capture this spectacular event. At the birth of a child or grandchild, we record this extraordinary event with photos. When we see nature’s glory, we sit in stunned amazement at its grandeur. All of these sights inspire us, move us to tears, and areContinue reading “Picture This”