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Angels aren't our only constant reminders of Divinity's devotion to our emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. So are our friends. Angels bestow grace and perform miracles, so do our friends. Angels are Divine messengers, so are our friends. God speaks to us through all those intimate chats, conversations, and confessions. Probably because, if we'll listen to anyone , it's a pal who loves us unconditionally and is committed to our happiness.

Our friends are the jewels in our crown of contentment. We need to treat them as preciously as we truly hold them in our hearts. There are many ways to do this. Rituals of friendship are especially meaningful. Such a prayers, gifts, trips planned , time together, TGIF emails, etc.( I added that part).

Above all, let your friends know how much you love them. Tell them frequently how much you treasure the gift of their friendship. Sadly, significant others can come and go. Children grow up. Parents die. Siblings are separated by distance. But our friends are the continuos threads that help hold our lives together. Cherish your friends, not only in thoughts but in action. Friends are people who help you be more yourself, more the person you are intended to be .

Natural Highs
1.      Falling in love.
2.      Laughing so hard your face hurts.
3.      A hot shower.
4.      No lines at the supermarket.
5.      A special glance.
6.      Getting mail.

7.      Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8.      Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
9.      Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10.    Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.

11.    Chocolate milkshake (vanilla or strawberry ).

12.    A bubble bath.
13.    Giggling.

14.    A good conversation.

15.    The beach.

16.    Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.

17.    Laughing at yourself.
18.    Looking into their eyes and knowing they Love you
19.    Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
20.    Running through sprinklers.
21.    Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
22.    Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
23.    Laughing at an inside joke with FRIENDS
24.    Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
25.    Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
26.    Your first kiss (the very first).
27.    Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
28.    Playing with a new puppy.
29.    Having someone play with your hair.
30.    Sweet dreams.
31.    Hot chocolate.

32.    Road trips with friends.
33.    Swinging on swings.
34.    Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
35.    Making chocolate chip cookies.
36.    Having your friends send you homemade cookies.
37.    Holding hands with someone you care about. 
38.    Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never  change.
39.    Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.
40.    Watching the sunrise.
41.    Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
42.    Knowing that somebody misses you.
43.    Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.
44.    Knowing you've done the right
thing,
no matter what other people think.

If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice for all humanity, it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, "I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.
Ann Landers

Elastic Girl - Mrs. Incredible
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A.K.A. Chris

A line of little girls holding hands facing the immensity of ocean waves.
Alone they might be washed away, but together they stand strong.
Thank you each for holding my hand somewhere along the way when I was facing a wave of my own.
I hope you will reach for my hand when your own wave threatens.


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WHATEVER YOUR MIND CAN CONCEIVE AND BELIEVE, IT WILL ACHIEVE
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Dream great dreams and make them come true. You are unique. In all the history of the world, there was never anyone else exactly  like you, and in all the infinity to come there will never be another you. Never affirm self-limitations.
What you believe yourself to be, you are. To accomplish great things, you must not only act, but also dream, and also believe. Believing is magic. You can always better best. You will only know what you can do when you go for it. Nothing will come of nothing. There is no failure except in giving up. Hazy goals produce hazy results. Clearly define your aims. Write them down, make a planf or acheiving them, set a deadline, visualize the results and go after them.
Only look back if you want to go that way. Defeat may test you, it will not stop you. If at first you are unsuccessful, go after it another way. For every obsacle there is a solution. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The greatest mistake is giving up. Wishing will not bring success, but planning, persistence and a burning desire will.
 There is a goldmine within you from which you can extract all the necessary ingredients. Success is an attitude. It is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen.

What Cancer Cannot Do

It cannot          cripple love

“ “                    shatter hope

“ “                    corrode faith
 “ “                    destroy peace

  “ “                    kill friendship

         “ “                    suppress memories

  “ “                    silence courage
 “ “                    invade the soul

  “ “                    steal eternal life

    “ “                    conquer the spirit

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