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challenge and stretch you beyond your comfort zones. You learn that the higher the price you have to pay for love, the greater the reward in
growth and happiness.

You learn that the essence of loving is to display and receive the right quality and quantity of acceptance, appreciation, attention, affection
and understanding. You learn that compatibility comes before commitment and a sincere sense of compassion and forgiveness goes a long
way to healing old wounds. You learn that a truly loving relationship consists of a healthy combination of friendship, respect and passion,
usually in that order.

You learn that one area where you must not compromise is your right to happiness. You are entitled to lead a happy and fulfilled life,
experiencing growth, ongoing stimulation and real love.

You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers. It's just life happening. You learn that negative feelings such as anger,
envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you.

You learn to be appreciative and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the
earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.

Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray your authentic feelings and
self and to never, ever settle for less than your heart's desire.

And you hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. Never lose your fascination with the stars.

And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to keep your heart open to every wonderful possibility.

Finally, with courage in your heart you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design the life filled with truth and happiness,
that you want to live as best you can.

~~Author Unknown~~

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