Being Happy For Friends | by Madisyn Taylor When we are close friends with someone, we intuitively know when they need a hug, a helping hand, or a sympathetic ear. Likewise, when we are going through bleak periods in our lives, we count on friends to support us through loss, illness, and other setbacks, both big and small. And while part of being a good friend means being there when the other person needs us, it is just as important to be there for our friends so we can share in their joyous celebrations and triumphs. After all, who else would our friends want to celebrate their promotions, graduations, marriages, and good news with than their loved ones and good friends. Yet depending on what is happening in our lives, it can sometimes be difficult to be there for our friends during the good times. We can become so busy with our own lives that we forget to make time. Or we may be so focused on our own problems that we may not feel like celebrating with our friends. We may even take their joyful moments for granted, assuming that as long as we're there for our friends during the bad times that we are doing our jobs. Yet part of being a true friend means also being there during the good times. Success and happiness can feel empty without someone to share them with, and who better to join in our victory dances than our good friends. Taking time from our busy lives to honor our friends' happy moments is a wonderful way to show them that they matter. And in many ways, by wanting you around during their happy occasions, your friends are also honoring you. After all, it is the people we cherish that we want to sing at our birthdays, visit our newborn babies, and pop open that bottle of champagne when we reach a milestone moment. The next time a friend wants you to be there to celebrate with them, remember to feel honored that they thought of asking you. Together, you can celebrate their happiness and your rich friendship. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Catherine Ann Jones Who has not lost family or friends? Often the wish to have said or done more for those we loved and lost, lingers. If we could see them one last time, what would we say? What might we ask them? Is it possible to communicate with those who have already passed over? Where do they go? How do we confront the inevitable challenge of losing those we love? How do we face the grief and guilt remaining? A shift in perspective is needed to cope with such loss in a way that may help the soul to understand and grow. Also, as many of us know, death need not end a deep relationship. Perhaps a new language is needed to talk with those who are no longer living--yet not totally gone. As with other extreme challenges in life, experiencing the deaths of loved ones--though difficult--can become an opportunity for our souls to grow. The eight weekly lessons in this course will include short writing exercises designed to help you explore these themes and clarify what your beliefs are about what exists after death. How to deal with loss in ways that promote growth, honor and help the departed soul on their journey after death are the goals of this course. Join me in this unique exploration that touches us all. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Days of Debt Release 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 4. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 5. Overcoming Body Stiffness 6. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 7. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 8. End Anxiety and Panic Attacks 9. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 10. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!
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