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For Lent, I’m Giving Up Letting People Treat Me Poorly

For Lent, I’m Giving Up Letting People Treat Me Poorly

Kerry Graham Kerry Graham
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I’m giving up the mindset that empathizing with someone’s short temper or thoughtless behavior means I should consistently permit that kind of treatment.

8 Reasons Why Catholic Schools Suck

8 Reasons Why Catholic Schools Suck

Sade Andria Zabala Sade Andria Zabala
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Whether you loved it or not, if you ever grew up studying at a Catholic school you’ll probably know what I’m talking about.

40 Days To A New You: Why Lent Is More Than Just The Oldest Self-Help Tool

40 Days To A New You: Why Lent Is More Than Just The Oldest Self-Help Tool

Alexis Lamb Alexis Lamb
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“Maybe Lent isn’t about giving up, but just giving.”

That Time I Gave Up Atheism For Lent

Aaron Netsky Aaron Netsky
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Being an atheist never meant much to me until I really got to know the alternative.

Celebrating Lent As A Queer Woman

Amber Stewart Amber Stewart
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Instead of giving up caffeine or carbs, I will choose to give up shame.

46 Things You Can Give Up For Lent And What To Add Into Your Life Instead

Becca Martin Becca Martin
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Give up alcohol and try drinking more water. You probably need to anyway.

The Universal Significance Of Ash Wednesday: ‘Remember That You Are Dust And To Dust You Shall Return’

The Universal Significance Of Ash Wednesday: ‘Remember That You Are Dust And To Dust You Shall Return’

Kovie Biakolo Kovie Biakolo
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For all of us, regardless of culture and creed, death is a reason to mourn.

Where Did Mardi Gras Come From?

Where Did Mardi Gras Come From?

Gwendolyn Kansen Gwendolyn Kansen
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I didn’t know Mardi Gras lasts a whole month.

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