letters

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freedom of assuming the best

Dear Lucille, People are generally good. Even when ugliness rears its head in one's behavior, it is likely a product of heartache and...

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grief: similarly different

Dear Lucille, Grief cannot speak to any two people in the same exact way. Similarities are inevitable--but its capacities are vast. One...

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Dear Boys, she'll find it

Dear Boys, I have been thinking about a few things you inherited from me: 1. Poofy hair: It just sticks up no matter what you do. It...

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violence

Dear Lucille, Limit the unnecessary violence you intake. The world has it in spades, and it is easy to ingest it with little thought. Its...

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the liberating power of forgiveness

Dear Lucille, Forgiveness may be the single most important and distinguishing attribute of someone who is close to Heaven. It is a trait...

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Your place as a woman

Dear Lucille, I think it’s time you learned your place. We live in a world that clamors for the attention of little girls like you....

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alone not loneliness

Dear Lucille, At times, people feel the need to be alone. You will experience this feeling. Being alone can allow our minds to slow down...

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presence

Dear Lucille, It occurs to me that we only have the present. Yesterday was made up of present moments. Tomorrow is a word that simply...

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stress advice

Dear Lucille, Should you find yourself stressed, here's a little exercise I've found helpful: First, take a piece of paper and write for...