Happiness consists more in the small conveniences of pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune read more

Happiness consists more in the small conveniences of pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom to a man in the course of his life.

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You, too? I thought I was the read more

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You, too? I thought I was the only one.'

Friends are relatives you make for yourself.

Friends are relatives you make for yourself.

Huns, wops, gooks, Japs..
words to dehumanize
and demonize.

Huns, wops, gooks, Japs..
words to dehumanize
and demonize.

Care is the ingredient that keeps true friendships alive despite separation, distance, or time. Care gives latitude to another person read more

Care is the ingredient that keeps true friendships alive despite separation, distance, or time. Care gives latitude to another person and gets you past the dislikes and annoyances. Quite simply, caring sustains love. Doc Childre and Sara Paddison, HeartMath Discovery Program Are there certain friends you turn to when you have a problem or need to be listened to? Think about this: - Are they compassionate, understanding and nurturing? - Are they totally present, giving you their undivided attention? - Do they try to solve your problems for you or do they help you to get clarity so that you can solve your own problems? - Do they let you talk until you're done? Chances are the people you turn to for support and understanding are good listeners. You can develop these qualities as well and take them even deeper into "essence understanding" through mastering deep heart listening. James Allen In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, for in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. Frances Ward Weller -Sara Paddison.

Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by heart and his read more

Each has his past shut in him like the leaves of a book known to him by heart and his friends can only read the title.

Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks.

Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that read more

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.