Quote of the Day

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 1 minute

I saw this quote this morning, and it struck me as a very simple explanation for something we spend so much time and energy on.

Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.
W. H. Auden
US (English-born) critic & poet (1907 – 1973)

We spend so much time trying to look the right way or learn the right thing to say, when the way to truly find love in our relationships is to be a joyous person. People full of joy, laughter and fun attract others to themselves. The way to have good, loving relationships is by improving your self image and sense of humor. Your outward appearance, while not completely unimportant, is not going to do it alone.

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