Author: Barbara
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The Greatest Gift
The birth of Christ is the greatest gift of all. Merry Christmas friends! How do you handle Christmas? Are you energized? Excited? Are you looking forward to the gathering of family and friends? This is a special time of year. A time of giving, loving and taking time to show others how much they mean… Read more
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Third Sunday of Advent – Joy
Happy Sunday! This is the third Sunday of Advent. The rose colored candle is lit today, for those who have an Advent wreath. This color represents joy and the fullness of the anticipation of Christmas. Joy This Advent Joy is my favorite word, my favorite emotion. Anytime I think of it, it brings a smile… Read more
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2nd Sunday of Advent
So begins the second week of Advent. I hope you are making time for reflection and giving yourself a little peace and quiet throughout all the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas. Busyness is not your friend. That leads to burnout. One of the things I’ve learned through the years is to make lists… Read more
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I Don’t Do Cold
Don’t get me wrong. I love the cold weather, just from inside a nice cozy room! Cold temps make my body ache. It’s full-on winter blast here in Midwest Ohio and I’m not a fan to be out in it. But give me a warm room, a big picture window to look out of, and… Read more
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Hello World
And so it begins. Welcome to Live Love Matter. This is my second post on my new website. How exciting is this? Very!!! Some of you may remember me from Character & Virtue which I wrote for 3 years. I’ve really missed writing and I thought, why not start up again? I’ve got a couple… Read more
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The First Sunday of Advent
It’s the first week of Advent and it’s the first week of my new website! I used to have a site called Character & Virtue, but I gave it up when work got a little crazy. Now that things have calmed down a bit, I decided it was time to start again with a whole… Read more
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10 Essential Virtues for a Meaningful Life
Discover the key virtues that can transform your life and bring true meaning and fulfillment. This insightful post explores 10 essential virtues that are crucial for personal growth and character development. Find out how cultivating virtues such as gratitude, resilience, kindness, and integrity can shape your daily habits and contribute to a life that truly… Read more