Shauna NiequistWhen we do the hard, intimate work of friendship, we bring a little more of the divine into daily life.
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Friendship is a powerful thing. It connects us with one another and allows us to share our experiences and ideas with those around us. In friendship, you can open up and let people into your life, but they’re also able to share with you their own experiences and ideas. This gives friendship a special power. When we do the hard, intimate work of friendship, we bring a little more of the divine into daily life.
Source: Cold Tangerines: Celebrating The Extraordinary Nature Of Everyday Life
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