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Being big picture people

May 17, 2023May 16, 2023 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Let’s continue thinking about perspective.  When we’re experiencing hardship, it’s helpful to zoom out and try to look at the bigger picture. When we do that, we gain a clearer understanding about what is happening around us. Here is why that can be helpful. In the midst of difficulty, our view can become limited. We … Continue reading Being big picture people

Presence—not religious box-ticking

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 / MatthewRuttan / Leave a comment

Sometimes you hear it said that “Kids don’t want your presents; they want your presence.” It’s a word-play on the fact that presents and presence sound the same but are spelled differently. The statement itself is true, but only partially. I have kids. Many of you have kids. If you told them at their birthday … Continue reading Presence—not religious box-ticking

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