"A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence
and admires the flowers in your garden."
- Anon

Friends recognize each others strengths and talents. We focus on each other's goodness and beauty. We don't judge the broken fence. Maybe we help repair it.

Why not lean this way for everyone? As Gloria Vanderbilt said, "We are not put on this earth to see through one another. We are put on this earth to see one another through.” 

Let's do that.

With love and kindness,
Charlene

THE FOURTH GIFT IS COMPASSION
May you be gentle with yourself and others.
May you forgive those who hurt you
and yourself when you make mistakes.
- from The Twelve Gifts of Birth