But no matter what the outcome, how the friends turn out in the end, it should not stop you from making new friends. Once bitten, twice shy should not be applied to friendship.

When you change your thoughts and perception, you change the way you live.

When you face challenges, ask yourself what is the lesson here? Focus on the lesson and don't complain about the test. Everything happens for a reason. Every person you meet, may teach you something - good or bad.

To lead happy, contented, peaceful lives, remember all the good times you share with others, forget all the good you do for others.

When you do things for others; don't expect your good deeds to be returned. Do it because you enjoy making someone's day.

If you don't get the ending you desire.... have faith in the magic of new beginnings.

Once in awhile, you do encounter bad acquaintance, mean people, toxic aura. Don't let them rent space in your heart and mind. Don't let anyone make you so upset that you become someone you don't even recognise.