"Of all things that wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship" ~Epicurus
Friends are such an essential element in providing fulfillment in our lives. Where would we be without Them? Friends are often in our thoughts, they are a resource for fun times & guard our deepest hopes, dreams and secretes carefully. True friendships cost nothing & the rewards are priceless.
My yoga instructor once told me a wonderful story. In 2012, She went with a volunteer group to provide necessities after the devastating earthquake that hit Hatit in 2010. She mentioned how these towns & communities were in shambles, even after 2 years. These people had nothing..literally. Most of the children in this village didn't even have shoes, who knew if they had lost their parents, or if they even had much for food. But as she observed the present circumstances, she was STRUCK by something. There was joy amongst the devastation. These kids were happy, they had smiles on their faces & the were laughing.....why? Well as you can guess from the title...they had friends. These kids were all going through this traumatic experience together. They were creating bonds and finding the small pleasures in life. It is our friends that help to lighten our moods and make us feel full of life, even when difficult situations present themselves to us.
So for MINDFUL MONDAY reach out to your friends and tell them THANK YOU for their friendship and recognize that this is one of life's most valuable gifts.
My yoga instructor once told me a wonderful story. In 2012, She went with a volunteer group to provide necessities after the devastating earthquake that hit Hatit in 2010. She mentioned how these towns & communities were in shambles, even after 2 years. These people had nothing..literally. Most of the children in this village didn't even have shoes, who knew if they had lost their parents, or if they even had much for food. But as she observed the present circumstances, she was STRUCK by something. There was joy amongst the devastation. These kids were happy, they had smiles on their faces & the were laughing.....why? Well as you can guess from the title...they had friends. These kids were all going through this traumatic experience together. They were creating bonds and finding the small pleasures in life. It is our friends that help to lighten our moods and make us feel full of life, even when difficult situations present themselves to us. 
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