“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Bad news, negative people and ordinary day-to-day problems can bring you down quickly. But no matter how grave…

“A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.” – Elbert Hubbard A true friend is hard to find. That’s why when you come across one; you should hold onto them and cherish the joy that friendship brings. Friends help you be honest with yourself and they keep you from doing…

“Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can’t try to do things. You simply must do things.” – Ray Bradbury Every now and then we hit the wall. Working long hours, keeping up with our children’s activities and fulfilling civic commitments can take its toll. When…

“You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” – Unknown Words can be powerful. Carefully selected, words can tell someone exactly how you feel. Three powerful words often said with deliberate intention are, “I love you.” These words are life-changing and can create a bond between two people that will last…

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