A Tribute

This is my friend's son's video.  I was touched beyond tears this morning, watching it.

Here is what he wrote on facebook to his friend:

To the boy who hugged me on the first day of first grade, who helped me realize that it was time to take off the rollerblades and pick up a skateboard, and who would sit in front of the heater and draw monsters all day with me. To the friend who taught me to focus on the positive things in life and people, who taught me to appreciate the more important things in life, and who taught me more than he'll ever know. To the man who spent the last year battling cancer while keeping the most positive attitude, who still cherished life more than anybody I'll ever know, and who appreciated everybody for who they are. You helped shape who I am today David King, and I am forever grateful that you were such a big part of my life. You are my best friend, and I love you more than a jack rabbit drinkin' moonshine. Rest in Peace Diggity Dave.

THE STARS INSIDE

Love Tips

Found:  Article with truth about LOVE! on Oprah.com

"Can we increase our ability to love and to be loved? Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, author of The Gifts of Imperfection and professor at the University of Houston..."

Read more: http://www.oprah.com/relationships/How-to-Increase-the-Love-in-Your-Life-Brene-Brown#ixzz1r51Q2nAm

The highlights:

• only about 15 to 20 percent of folks she interviewed and studied are living with their whole hearts
• What quality did these people have that made them so capable of both receiving and giving love?
• these were people who deeply believed that they were worthy of love and belonging

Five Tips for increasing the LOVE in your life:

Let Go of Exhaustion (take time to rest)

Create Joy

Practice Calm (breathe when you feel vulnerable)

Play (time spent without purpose)

Be Authentic without regard to what others will think of you