I've come to realize that our lives, given to us by whatever we believe in - God, the Universe - is like a brand new house. This house given to us (for me, by God) has beautiful hardwood floors, polished granite countertops, stylish fixtures and furniture. Would you allow people with dirty shoes to track mud across your new floor? Would you let people spill soft drinks all over your coffee table, beer all over your couch, or leave their dirty dishes on the kitchen table? Would you let them trash your bathroom or leave worn clothes all over the bedroom floor? Then, why would you let people who are bitter, angry or jealous into your life? Why would you let a friend stay who only takes from you, emotionally or by favors, but never gives to the friendship?Our lives are gifts. Like people who we allow into our homes, we must only allow people in our lives who respect us and want a balanced, fifty-fifty, give-and-take friendship. Not a place for them to eat all your food, watch your satellite, and go home leaving a mess behind.
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