I love the use of stories to illustrate simple truths. Here’s another video story I’d like to share with you. It’s a simple story which encourages us to live simply and not become confused by things that don’t matter much.

Live the life you love and love the life you live!

How healthy are your relationships? How important are they? When last did you do a “stock take”? Do you have functional, loving, value adding and empowering relationships with all whom you come into contact with.

Research shows that many people who live long lives have strong social networks consisting of family and friendship circles - people who more than likely add value to their lives and support them positively.

The fact of the matter is we are not meant to live in isolation or be alone. When people adopt a truly reclusive lifestyle they often wither and die, first within and then physically, long before their time.

Human beings are not meant to function without others because life is about the love you give and the love you receive. The next time you feel “down”, add value to someone else’s life in some way, then notice how doing so lifts your spirits. By contributing value to other’s lives we connect with our purpose on this planet.

Consider your relationships -  which ones, past and present are special to you and why? How do you contribute to your relationships?

It’s so easy to take these for granted.  Most of us just assume that our relationships will take care of themselves but they don’t. One way you can take better care of yours, is to treat the important people in your life with value whenever you can. Don’t wait till it’s too late. Today and every day, focus on looking for the good in others and expressing it to them.

Watching Michael Jackson’s memorial I was reminded that this was his favorite song. It’s one my grandmother always sang to me when I was young and I have always loved it.  Listen closely to the words as it’s probably the best advice you’ll ever receive about life.

Live the life you love and love the life you live!

Here’s another inspiring video which was sent to me by a friend and  which emphasizes how simple life can be if only we can learn to go with the flow.

Live the life you love and love the life you live!