Miranda JulySome people need a red carpet rolled out in front of them in order to walk forward into friendship. They can't see the tiny outstretched hands all around them, everywhere, like leaves on trees.
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Some people need a red carpet rolled out in front of them in order to walk forward into friendship. They can't see the tiny outstretched hands all around them, everywhere, like leaves on trees. In this quote, author Carl Sandburg made a statement that reminds us of the power of friendship. Maybe those people have been through some hard times and have been hurt so badly that they've lost sight of their friends? Fortunately, they can still be helped and healed by the simple act of walking toward them and offering a friendly hand to help them stand up.
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