materialism
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Living Spiritually in a Material World
One of the biggest challenges for families today is how to pursue happiness while at the same time develop the virtue of holy detachment. It’s the job of a lifetime for us, as individuals and as parents. With such easy… Continue reading
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Brain Dump: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer
You know you need a brain dump when your co-retreatant starts asking how you’re doing. 😀 The last couple of days were really crazy. I jotted down thoughts on and off during the day, but didn’t have the energy to… Continue reading
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Cheap
Paco, 15: When can I buy myself a cover for my laptop? (it’s falling apart) Mom: How much? Paco: $40. Mom: WHAT??? Why don’t you just use cardboard? There are pizza box laptops, right? Continue reading
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Decluttering, Again
It’s the Third Week of Lent, and we have not made much progress on our goal to PURGE, PURGE, PURGE. We have so much STUFF! We’ve been here two years, and I can’t really make the excuse anymore that we’ve… Continue reading
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teapots
ack. i think i’m going crazy over teapots. in my search for the perfect tea set for our teatime i bought on impulse and got one that was made in china. i hope the seller lets me return it. lesson:… Continue reading