Near where I live there are trails marked with yellow diamonds. When I first started walking them, I assumed they marked a single route. Only after several walks did I realize they were part of a network. At a crossroads, a yellow diamond might point one way and a red
Some people quietly hold things together. They remember birthdays. They bring the extra chair. They notice when someone is having a hard day. They take the call. They make the soup. They carry the shopping. They keep the conversation going after an argument. They help things continue. Often, nobody notices.
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