Family Ties

"Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others."   - William Arthur Ward


The traditional connotation of the family as father, mother, brother and sister has diversified itself overtime to include that of foster, adoptive, blended, same gender and families made up of pets, networks of friends, groups and/or affiliates.  Who is to say what makes up "your" current family unit?  A family is defined not only by what you see but what you feel in your heart.

The unconditional love that equates itself is matched by the opportunity to make mistakes and love you in spite of yourself.  To accept each others differences and support each others strengths is an entity beyond compare and devises itself as unmeasurable by any standards.  To live in each others proximity is quarantined as an added bonus but to live afar is to appreciate the quality vs quantity of time spent together.

Revel in your indecisions, uniqueness and individuality - for each dysfunction manifests into your thoughts, behaviors, values and character - personal or professional, right or wrong - it's the family ties that bind, strengthen and keep us together.


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