I value other people. I believe that my relationships with others bring the meaning and fulfillment to life. Whether family, friends, co-workers, neighbors....I believe in going out of my way for others. I believe in making time that I may not have to give, to be there, to do what I can. I have rarely been sorry when I go out of my way for others...when I have showed someone that they were important enough for me to go out of my way, to do what wasn't asked or expected....to give.... to love.
I hope and pray that whatever life has to offer.....whatever cards I am dealt....I will always have the strength of body and spirit to make time to go out of my way for those around me. Imagine how we could begin to change the world if we just tried to go out of our way for others a little more often. If we were as concerned about lightening someone else's load, brightening someone else's day as much as we were about taking care of ourselves...I believe we could make a difference in the quality of our life and those around us.
I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.
~ Robert Brault
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