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How can I love others more?

It's amazing how quickly a connection and bond can form between people. I've been blest to have many such experiences over the years. The most recent one is a coworker, and in the short amount of time that we've known each other, when I think about the future, I can't I imagine it without her friendship.

I suppose it's possible that our paths have crossed in the past, but clearly now was the time for us to meet. I'm thankful for what she brings to my life and how natural and comfortable our interactions are.

Recently, in the course of what seems at times to be a therapy session of sorts as we share scenarios and discuss potential ways to better handle difficult situations, she related to me some details of a work-related visit to a client. There were some unfortunate and potentially frustrating circumstances involved, and while considering how to proceed, her thought was, "How can I love this person more?".

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