PRICELESS

Some people understand life better,
At the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went back......every one of them. One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, "This will make it better." Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood, the cheering went on for several minutes. People who were there are still telling the story... Why? Because deep down we know this one thing: What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course.
The minute you help someone else win- you become a winner!
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"
We have all lived long enough to know and understand that each person has their own and different needs.
Look back to the times that you were there to help a friend. Realize how your one little action can make such a different to someone elses moment, day, and life. Be there to bend down and lift someone up when you see they need it most.... and a real friend will be there for you when you need to be lifted too.