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Friendship in the age of polarization: How to stay connected when you don't vote the same way How do we preserve our friendships in a polarized world? How do we hold on to the people we love, even when we don't vote the same way? If you're tired of the division or afraid of losing people you care about, here's a practical guide to building friendships that outlast polarization. Read Here The white martyrdom of getting up Think about it: of all the sacrifices we are called to make for our children, a significant portion of them has to do with the sheer amount of times one is called upon by a child to get up out of a chair. To go potty, to clean up a mess, to intervene in a fight, to be "shown something." Here, a Catholic wife and mother reflects on the "white martyrdom of getting up from your chair." From Liturgy in the Home with Maria Read Here Charity's paradox Saint Paul was great at flipping expectations. Just when you think you know what he's teaching, he throws out some surprise. Christian theology is full of remarkable paradoxes. For example, here is St. Paul's paradox of charity. By Fr. Francis Mills, O.P. Read Here Teaching a toddler to obey Toddlers are learning everything all at once, so it takes some patience and finesse to really drive certain lessons home and turn them into natural behaviors. Here is Leila Lawler's advice for teaching toddlers to obey. By Leila Marie Lawler Read Here 7 foods that have even more probiotics than yogurt Yogurt is most people's go-to probiotic, but there are foods with even bigger bacteria parties. Here are 7 that you might want to incorporate into your diet. From Real Simple Read Here Why I've started re-reading novels If we try to read as many books as possible in our lifetime, we may forget that there is also a ton of value in re-reading the ones we've "already gotten through." Here, Fr. Michael Rennier shares why he started re-reading books, starting with the question: what is the point of reading, anyway? By Fr. Michael Rennier Read Here Pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars If you love all things pumpkin and adore cheesecake, this delightful combination is perfect — Pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars. Easily prepared a few days in advance, these bars offer a classic Thanksgiving flavor with modern, slice-and-share convenience. About us Refine celebrates authentic, human flourishing through truth, beauty, and good living. From the trending to the timeless, Refine offers inspiring articles and the best advice in style, health, food, culture, relationships, and more. Refine your life. Refresh your soul. Refine | PO Box 3310 | Carmel, IN 46082 | (317) 669-6127 Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. refinelife.co