One of the most memorable moments in the Australian film Babe comes when the sheep explain that all border collies and kelpies are wolves. The dogs chase, nip, and intimidate. They move sheep by pressure and fear. Babe, however, learns another way. He listens. He speaks gently. And, astonishingly, the sheep follow him because they recognise that he means them no harm
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Jokes A woman is walking through the park when she sees an attractive man sitting on a bench. He’s reading a book and eating fruit. Slowly, the woman gathers courage to go ask him out. She walks over, takes a seat next to him, and says, “Sorry to bother you. I know this may be
Looking after your wellness means taking care of your body, mind, and overall. It is not about perfection or strict routines, but about creating habits that support your long-term health and happiness.
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Let’s take a few moments to imagine ourselves living in Jesus’ time: knowing him, following him, loving him. There was something unimaginably wonderful about being in his presence, listening to his teaching and learning from him. No one was excluded from his company and conversation. Everyone was welcome, even those who had previously been shunned or excluded or abandoned by the community, such as the tax collectors, the sick or disabled, or the no-hopers. It was so very good to be with him.
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Jokes Because today is International Wellness Day …  Why is it so hard to trust atoms? Because they make everything up!  I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. Now she looks surprised.  What’s red and bad for your teeth? A brick.  What do you call a fake noodle going to a spa? An
It is an irrefutable fact that grandparents are doing more of the heavy lifting with their grandchildren than previous generations.
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Everything depends on the Resurrection, which is why there is no other Feast in the Church’s calendar which is celebrated with such solemnity. Each day of the Octave is treated as another Easter Day.
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Jokes Life’s short. Smile while you still have teeth.  I need a six-month vacation, twice a year.  I tried cooking something from scratch once. The fire department wasn’t impressed.  You know you’re getting old when your back goes out more than you do.  If at first, you don’t succeed, then skydiving
