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RULES

The truth is, everyone breaks the rules now and then.
Never thinking for one second they might get caught.
But if they do, they simply ask for forgiveness.
And most of the time, they receive it.
But some acts are so wicked, they demand only our condemnation.
How do people avoid such a fate? Well the trick is knowing which rules are made to be broken and which rules are not.

DH

FAITH

Faith is a belief in something that cannot be proven.
So we trust in the words of the only father we've ever known.
We believe the promises of the man who shares our bed.
We rely on the example of dear friends Who help us to be better people.
Yes, we all want to believe in those we are closest to, but where there is doubt, our faith begins to vanish and fear rushes in to take its place.

DH

THE TORNADO

It was supposed to be a beautiful day.
But then the winds came and changed everything and not just the houses and the lawns.
The people had changed, too.
While the storm had raged, each of them had learned something about friendship and forgiveness and redemption.
And some had learned the hardest lesson of all, that life is always fragile and very often unfair.

DH

THE PAST

We think of the past as water under the bridge.
A current that carries away the mistakes of our youth.
The loves we lost.
The addictions we gave into.
The opportunities we threw away.
But sooner or later, reminders drift back into our lives of the mistakes we made and the sins we committed.

Yes, the mistakes of our past have a way of drifting back into our lives.
And when they do we have to pay for them.

The past is never truly behind us.
Ghosts lurk in the shadows, eager to remind us of the choices we made.
But if we look back, we might find an old friend with open arms or an old enemy with a hidden agenda.
Some of us refuse to look back, never understanding that by denying the past we are condemned to repeat It.

DH

DECEPTION

You find it in all the best homes.
Why do people resort to deception?
Because it's a handy tool that helps get us exactly what we're looking for.

DH

DON'T BE SCARED

There is much to be afraid of in this world, but what we fear has nothing to do with gruesome masks or plastic spiders or lifelike monsters.
No, it's the thoughts in our head that terrify us the most.
What if he comes to regret his decision?
What if he really is unhappy?
What if the chance for love has passed forever?
How do we conquer these terrifying thoughts? We start by reminding ourselves what does not kill us just makes us stronger.

DH

THE GAME

Everyone has fun playing games, right up until the moment someone gets hurt.

DH

SMILES

There is nothing more deceptive than a smile, and no one knows this better than the people who hide behind them.
Some flash their teeth as a polite warning to their enemies.
Some put on beaming faces to keep their tears from falling.
Others wear silly grins to mask their fear.
But then there is that rare smile that is actually genuine.
It's the smile of a person who knows his troubles will soon be over.

DH

FAMILY

There is nothing more important.
They are the ones who show up when we're in trouble.
The ones who push us to succeed.
The ones who help keep our secrets.
But what of those who have no family to rely on? What happens to those poor souls who have no loved ones to help them in their hour of need? Well, most learn to walk life's road by themselves but a sad few of us simply stop trying.

DH

QUESTIONS

From the moment we wake up in the morning, till our head hits the pillow at night, our lives are filled with questions.
Most are easily answered and soon forgotten.
But some questions are much harder to ask, because we're so afraid of the answer.
And what happens when we ask yourself the hard question, and get the answer we'd been hoping for? Well, that's when happiness begins.

DH

POWER

It's the type of thing most people don't think about until it's taken away.
We all want some sort of power in our lives.
If only to give ourselves choices.
Yes, to be without choices, to feel utterly powerless... Well, it's a lot like being alone in the dark.

DH

PASSION

It's a force so potent we still remember it long after it's faded away.
A drive so alluring, it can push us into the arms of unexpected lovers.
A sensation so overwhelming, it can knock down walls we've built to protect our hearts.
A feeling so intense, it resurfaces even though we tried so hard to keep it buried.
Yes, of all emotions, passion is the one that gives us a reason to live and an excuse to commit all sorts of crimes.

DH

MEMORIES

Recapturing the past is a tricky business.
While most memories are simply souvenirs of a happier time.
Others can be quite deadly.

DH

CHANGES

Yes, it can happen so quickly.
Life as we know it can change in the blink of an eye.
Unlikely friendships can blossom.
Important careers can be tossed aside.
A long lost hope can be rekindled.
Still, we should be grateful for whatever changes life throws at us.
Because all too soon, the day will come when there are no changes left.

DH

Relationships

Relationships have nothing to do with good judgment.

It doesn't matter how smart you are.
You can still get hurt.

DH

SABOTAGE

Sabotage.
Everyone is capable of it.
But some go about it more ruthlessly than others.
Like the ones who crave vengeance.
Or the ones who hunger for love.
Or the ones who are determined to burn bridges.
And then there are those who simply want something.
Something that belongs to someone else.

DH

Baggage

We all carry something with us.
Of course, it's nice if we travel with someone who can help lighten the load.
But usually it's easier to just drop what we've been carrying, so we can get home that much sooner.
Assuming, of course, there will be someone there to greet us when we arrive.
Why do we clutch at this baggage, even when we're desperate to move on? Because we all know there's a chance we might let go too soon.

DH

ASHAMED

We've all done something in our lives we're ashamed of.
Some of us have fallen for the wrong man.
Some have let go of the right one.
There are those who have humiliated their parents and those who have failed their children.
Yes, we've all made mistakes that diminish us and those we love.
But there is redemption if we try to learn from those mistakes.

DH

LOVE & HATE

The opposite of love isn't hate.
It's indifference.
And if you hate me, that means you still care, and we're still connected.

DH

HELP

Now and then, we all need a little help so we ask for small favors.
But it's always best to be wary of those eager to come to our rescue.
Because even the smallest of favors carries a price tag.
Yes, everyone has an agenda.
No matter what they may tell us.
And in those rare instances "where there" is no ulterior motive, we're so taken aback that we may fail to recognize the truth that a loving friend has just done us an enormous favor.

DH

UNLIKELY FRINDSHIPS

The world is filled with unlikely friendships. Odd pairings that to the casual observer make absolutely no sense at all. But if we look closer, we can see why these alliances formed. After all, a shared purpose can give even mortal enemies common ground.
The world is filled with unlikely friendships.
How do they begin? With one person desperately in need, and another willing to lend a helping hand.
When such kindness is offered we're finally able to see the worth of those we had previously written off.
And before we know it a bond has formed, regardless of whether others can understand it.
Yes, unlikely friendships start up every day.
No one understands this more than the lonely.
In fact, it's what they count on.

DH

KISSES

Kisses are such simple things, we hardly notice them.
But if we paid more attention, we'd see that each kiss conveys a meaning all its own.
For example, some can say, "I'm so happy to see you".

Or, "I didn't realize you'd be here".
Or, "honey, it's time to stop drinking".

The trick is in knowing how to tell the difference.

The act itself never varies, but each kiss carries with it a meaning all it's own.

It can convey a husband's eternal devotion or a wife's enormous regret.

It can symbolize a mother's growing concern or a lover's growing passion, but whatever its meaning each kiss reflects a basic human need.

The needs to connect to another human being.

This desire is so strong it's always amazing when some people dont understand it.

DH

GOOD & BAD

It's not always that easy to distinguish the good guys from the bad guys.
Sinners can surprise you.
And the same is true for saints.
Why do we try to define people as simply good or simply bad? Because no one wants to admit that compassion and cruelty can live side by side in one heart and that anyone is capable of anything.

DH