Episode 3-227: Sibling Lessons - My sister is a joyful person because she chooses to see the good in things. She has taught me that it's important to enjoy the things that you have today, and to be hopeful for the future. She also taught me about the ability to be a friend and the importance of friendship. A few years ago we had an opportunity to surprise my sister on one of her milestone birthdays. Many people showed up that had known my sister since her youth. Each one had some unique story about how they met or some activities they were involved in with my sister. The stories spoke to my sister's joyful nature and her ability to see the value in others and the value of friendship. Even when recalling times past, or difficult situations that we pass through in life, there was gratitude for the experience and the learning and a recognition that we can have joy on our life's journey. Joy doesn't mean that there cannot also be some sadness in reminiscing, but there is a satisfaction in knowing that life is a journey and we choose to see the good in things or the negative. And friendships are one of life's joyful gifts that allows us to share with one another, sometimes briefly and sometimes for longer spans of time.
Choose joy for your journey and honor your friendships, they are the jewels of life.
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