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WORD OF THE WEEK: REST

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“The patients who came to my office never seem rested” wrote Dr. Richard Swenson in his book Margin. “Many people I meet look haggard and worn-out.”

“Often-used expressions of our society include active, busy, driven, fatigued, tired, exhausted, weary, burned out, anxious, over loaded, or stressed. But seldom do you hear our society described as “well rested,” observed Swenson. Continue reading

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Word of the Week: Rest

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Norma Jean and I just returned from a week’s vacation in the Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City.

While not as high, compared to the Rockies, it was a breath-taking drive up the steep grade to Snowbird.  The beautiful views of the sculpted glaciers and the rugged granite cliffs provided a great place for some peaceful R & R for the week.   And the cooler temperatures in the 60’s provided a nice break from the summer heat in the 90’s!   We even saw some snow one morning a mile up the mountain at Alta!  Continue reading

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