"When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand."
-- Henri Nouwen
When was the last time you tried to be the type of person described above? I have experienced so many individuals who are always wanting, and needing someone or something when they have never been the one needed. If we can constantly and continuously try to be better individuals ourselves and give more than receive the rest will follow. Nothing is owed to us, and not everyone deserves companionship's and relationships that help enrich our lives. However, when we give first and ask to receive later we will find that eventually we won't have to ask anymore.
Each day try to be a better person than the day before. Be productive, offer assistance, have compassion and patience. Let the wonderful things in this world soak in and have appreciation for the small things. Show appreciation and gratitude, and never let life pass by without finding enjoyment in it and in yourself.
