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Change and Flexibility

“They must change often, who would be constant in happiness.” (Confucius) I have recently become a den leader for Cub Scouts and a fitness merit badge counselor for Boy Scouts. When I mention that to anyone they smile (smirk?). It must be obvious that I am not a natural choice. The den leader thing might [...]

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Egkrateia and Sugar

Egkrateia is a Greek word and means “one who holds himself in” or “the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions”. Like any other addiction or habit, if it owns us then we don’t own ourselves. Sugar is both physically and emotionally addictive. Like alcohol some people can have a little here and [...]