Hello Everyone,

I have been looking for the author for the following piece for a few years now. I got the piece in an email, but the origin was not given. I've done some hunting around on the www to no avail and thought perhaps someone out here might know. I've heard several stories about who wrote this; one says it was written by one of the apostles of Jesus Christ; the other says it was written by a homeless woman. It would seem to have reached 'urban legend' status at this point, at least for me. This reminds me of the piece 'Desiderata' which also has many different attributions assigned to it.

In any case, I love this piece and would love to attribute it to the correct author. Any help, ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

Mims

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People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. It is
now time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

When people come into your life for a LIFETIME, relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (any way); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Thank you for being a part of my life...