The Dalai Lama makes it sounds so easy. And perhaps it is. 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don’t lose the idea. 3. Follow the three R’s: Respect for self Respect for others Responsibility for all your actions 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. 5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them... 

Ok, so I’m not exactly thankful for nothing, but I’m not overflowing with thanks either. Raise your hand if this past year has been as hard for you as it has for me. Yes, yes, I know it could be worse…blah, blah, blah…but the fact remains that as of this instant, my life is pretty sucky. I am, however, thankful for a couple of things nonetheless… I am thankful for my Therapist. I am thankful for my Pedro Friends...