Christmas is a story that has both religious and pagan origins, and to ignore its power is to ignore the power of myth - those symbols and legends that help us to ground our lives.
Keep your best wishes, close to your heart and watch what happens
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Tony Deliso
For there is no friend like a sister In calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, To fetch one if one goes astray, To lift one if one totters down, To strengthen whilst one stands
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Christina Rossetti
Happiness is part of who we are. Joy is the feeling
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Tony Deliso
Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to throw away. Death stands at your elbow. Be good for something while you live and it is in your power.
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Marcus Aurelius
If you need help bark like a dog." - Gendry. "That's stupid. If I need help I'll shout help." - Arya
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George R.r. Martin
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