I think about this often.
What is it that makes us want to push or pull? Why do we worry about what other people think? Get anxious about how everything is going to turn out?
Whether we’re listening to Wu Tang or Dr. Seuss, it’s true either way:
Be genuine.
Be relaxed.
Do that Golden Rule thing for real.
The people who belong in your life will be there.
(It really is that simple.)
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Mmm Hmm. Righto, Kate of Kates.
Yes yes, Karl of Karls! How goes it?
Thank you….so often I need to be reminded…
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Thanks
i love this! ♥
me too, i love it … perhaps this is why internet dating doesn't work (for me) – its just trying too hard? … will try to sie back and wait x
janine, i met my husband on the internet 16 years ago in a chat room. anything is possible
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