by Laraine Bennett
It's Lent. Forty days of penance, prayer, and mortification with the hope that we can begin to let go of our earthly attachments, and thereby become more attached to Christ. I'd give up coffee, except our pastor told us we shouldn't give up something if by doing so we only make everyone around us miserable. I have taken his words to heart.

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by Laraine Bennett
It's February, and you know what that means. It's the month of chocolates, flowers, and romance. We begin thinking about Valentine's Day and that special someone in our life. But not everyone easily connects with others, or feels comfortable in their romantic relationships. Even married couples often disagree in terms of intimacy and emotional expression.

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by Laraine Bennett
Instead of relying on will power, research suggests we will all be more successful in meeting our goals if we rely on other people. Not exactly a news flash, right?

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Emotions are part of our physical nature. Angels do not have feelings or emotions, because they are purely spiritual beings. Our emotions are important to understanding our physical needs (such as hunger, pain or the need to sleep). But also, emotions are vital signals about important situations in the world or with other people: for example, I feel love and joy when I am with those I love, and I experience fear or hatred in the presence of evil.

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