Cynthia Harrison
Novelist
Tag: friends
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The Universe Always Trades Up
I have an dear old friend who I mostly connect with these days on Facebook. I posted a quote from Danielle LaPorte yesterday that said “The universe always trades up.” And my friend’s comment was “What does this even mean?” I told her it was a Buddhist koan. That was a joke. It’s a pretty…
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Happiness Encore
Today seems a good day to review those ten happiness booster tips from Mindful magazine and UC Berkeley that I’ve been posting about: 1. Savor Life’s Joys 2. Drop Grudges 3. Get Moving 4. Give Thanks 5. Keep Friends Close I’ve been off the market for a few months owing to some injuries, and yesterday…
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Celebration Central
Finally opened my rusty heart. Hadn’t known it was closed, although all evidence pointed that way. For several years, I eschewed invitations to family holiday parties hosted by friends because they made me miss my own family and the days back when, every holiday, my house was Celebration Central. Why did I say yes this year when Donna invited Al & me for Easter dinner?…
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Popular!
When I was in 8th grade, the most popular girl in school approached me on the first day of classes and invited me to an event. My excitement must have showed because she kind of chuckled. It didn’t take long before we were BFFs and just like that, I was popular. In with the clique.…
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Please Mister Postman
I’ve been waiting patiently. Almost missed my BFN’s (best friend neighbor) birthday surprise. But, just in the nick of time, Mr. Postman came through. I live in a tiny town and everyone except me knows him by name. I think it’s Ron. Love my dirt road even though Al refuses to wash my car anymore because I can’t help…