Think of others

I was never a big fan of "Friends" because it seemed unrealistic to have six people roughly the same age and level of attractiveness living together and randomly coupling on and off. That only happens on "The Young And The Restless."

But I was a fan of Matthew Perry and his comic acting. Like a great many people, he seemed to have trouble coping with success. He knew how his bread got buttered ("My house has a lovely view. That's because I was on 'Friends'") and he was honest about his struggles with substance abuse.  He even moved out of his house and turned it into Perry House, a place for addicts to live while they got help.

He was honest about his life and his problems. He needed help and got it and then offered it to others.  And he once said something that I think bears pondering. That was, "When you’re having a bad day, the best thing you can do is call somebody and ask them how they’re doing and actually pay attention and listen to the answer to get out of your own head.”

And I would add that it's also a good thing to do when you're having a GOOD day. I look around at the world today, the Middle East, Ukraine, the border, and so many people are suffering all overI. The sky is beclouded by gloom and sorrow, but if we each make it a point to call or text someone every day, just to say "hey, how are you?..."
maybe a little light will start to come through the clouds.