Taking a break breaks the tedium


	Taking a break breaks the tedium

chetler

11-6-2009 10:20 AM

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routine, happiness

chetler says:

I find this is true with favorite foods: having them occasionally is much more satisfying and I enjoy the flavors. When anything becomes routine, it moves into the background. This is especially true in church life.

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