This week will be a busy one with Valentine’s Day, Ash Wednesday, and the first days of the Lenten Season. We hope you take time to embrace the people you love, savor the experiences that bring you joy, and take the rest in stride!

Speaking of love, have you ever thought about love in the context of honesty? We look at honesty as a value that comes from within and is viewed as an outpouring of integrity toward another. Honesty, however, is as much about showing loving attention to yourself as it is to demonstrating truthfulness in word and deed to others. The trait actually centers on the authenticity with which you love and care for yourself that enables you to honestly be respectful, caring, and inclusive in your interactions with others.

We appreciate the simplicity of this anonymous quote:

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It seems that transparency, honesty, truth and love breed respect, admiration, and confidence. Because:

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Sounds like a winning combination for a successful life!

As you engage in your various activities this week, remember to be kind to yourself, loving the different facets of your personality and character, and watch how that translates into caring for others.

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