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 You are my friend
Lighten up for goodness sake!
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You
Are My Friend
You laugh easily.
You know how to lighten up.
You let me cry without trying to fix things.
You let my feelings flow.
You are always willing to help me.
You make my life easier.
You gently tell me of my shortcomings.
You are honest with me.
You are a nurturer.
You care about me.
You are a beacon of light.
You help me when I feel lost.
You share your vulnerabilities with me.
You trust me with your hurts.
You share your heart and soul with me.
You feel I am worthy.
You acknowledge my worth.
You value my life.
You are my friend.
You are a blessing to me.
Mary Lilley-Thompson
©Copyright 2000
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from Ichthyosis Focus, newsletter for F.I.R.S.T, Summer 2000
LIGHTEN
UP FOR GOODNESS SAKE!
by
Mary Lilley-Thompson
Some of us think that if we lighten up, we're not taking life seriously.
Well, I say "Hogwash!" Lightening up has nothing to do with the seriousness
of life. It has to do with whether or not we're taking OURSELVES too
seriously. You know you're taking yourself too seriously when you can't
laugh at yourself.
Some of us can't lighten up because we don't want to give up being crabby.
We wallow in 'crabby'. Nothing is a crab's fault. People know us by
the crab lines between our eyebrows.
Today, try laughing at yourself in a mirror for thirty seconds. I dare
you to take yourself less seriously. If you do, you will radiate a light
that will leave a trail of light so that others might dance, shine and
celebrate life.
(Note: Mary was our wonderful and memorable closing keynote speaker
at the National Family Conference in Philadelphia. If you would like
one of her "Crab-by" hats ($25 each), you can call her, toll free, at
(877) 837-7446, or e-mail her at, crabbyhat@marystarshine.com.
For each hat purchased, Mary has generously offered to donate $5 to
the Foundation. If you'd like to see the hat, go to www.marystarshine.com,
and click on the button for "Who is Mary Starshine?)
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Requested Closing Bio for Articles Mary Lilley-Thompson is a nationally known humorist, conference keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. She gives her audiences permission to laugh and cry. Her persona of "Mary Starshine ...an enlightenupper", leaves a trail of light, laughter and tears. Mary can be reached at 1-877-837-SHINE (7446) or at
laugh@marystarshine.com. Mailing address is: 3140-B Tilghman Street, #111, Allentown, PA 18104-4268.
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