As I sit here wondering what lies ahead of me, I have finally come to a realization of how lucky I am.

I have always been in search of something more:

More friends
More fun
More memories
More things

I have always looked for greener pastures, thinking I was missing out on something. There must be more to life...

Friends have always been a prize. Work hard and you will bond.

Keep going. Fill your life with fun. If you don't stop, your life will have more purpose.

Memories are made with pictures.

Having "things" means having security.

Now I realize from the depth of my soul that my greener pasture is right here, right now, this very moment.

I think I finally understand the meaning of the old proverb from the Bible, "Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold."

I have many friends. But friends are not a prize, only a gift. A gift that is to be cherished. Working hard is part of any relationship, but who am I really working for? Am I working to build a deep and lasting relationship with them? Or am I simply working to satisfy my own selfish needs?

What security can there truly be in just the temporal?

I think I fully understand now that every breath I take IS life.

I am very lucky indeed.

Above all else, I have dear friends with whom I have shared many precious moments. I have a history with these friends that I will treasure for the rest of my life. I am building memories that I will hold close in my heart forever.

Yes indeed I am a very lucky woman, for even if I have but one close friend with whom I can share my deepest thoughts and emotions...I am very blessed indeed!

Jaci Rae’s grit and determination brought her from a poor childhood to a successful singer and author who tours around the world. She is the recipient of the "Female Vocalist of the Year" award at the Golden Music Awards in Nashville, TN as well as a #1 Best selling author.

Jaci is on the dating team of Savvymiss.com, the relationship expert for lovingyou.com and is a relationship advisor for loveisgreat.com and singlescafe.net. For more information, go to http://www.winningromance.com Jaci Rae is also a co-host for the show Concert's in the Sky with media mogul Jesse Dylan.

She is the author of The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money, as well as Winning Points With The Woman In Your Life One Touchdown At A Time (Simon and Schuster), Shop for a Day with Jaci Rae and Collista's Search for the True Meaning of Christmas. Jaci spends her spare time working on her music, writing and hanging out with family and friends. For more information, go to www.christmaswithlove.com www.shopforaday.com www.winningromance.com or www.jacirae.com

About.com Dating Guide lists Jaci's book, Winning Points With The Woman In Your Life One Touchdown At A Time in the top six of all time dating / relationship books.
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