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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on caregiving for a spouse or friend.

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Love: Love the one your with, and live in the now.

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Always: Always remember to put yourself in the other one shoes and how you'd like to be cared for too.

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Always: Always care with love, because it will always come back to you too.

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What: What we do for others always comes back and return to us, nothing's ever lost.

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The: The highest form of surface we can ever do for another is to serve them with loving kindness.

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Sometimes: Sometimes the hardest thing to think of is that everything is impermanent, including life.

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One's: One's philosophy in life should be to do, love, and care as much about others and ourselves.

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Nothing: Nothing is impossible to do if you do it with love and compassion. It changes your perspective.

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Honoring: Honoring ourselves when we care for our spouse and friend is as important for them as it is for us.

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When: When we care for others with no expectation, then we're given the greatest gifts.

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No: No task is too large to do for someone we really care about and love.

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Remember: Remember communication is key when caregiving for a friend or spouse.

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Communication: Communication is a two-way street when caregiving for a friend or spouse.

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Know: Know that what you're doing to care for him/her is making a huge impact in their life and health.

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We: We are all human and can only do so much in 24 hours. Take care of yourself too.

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Ask: Ask for more help from others when you know that you are burning out.

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Make: Make time to read, journal, or meditate in your own space daily to recharge yourself.

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The: The good times and the bad times are what it's all about. It's life. Enjoy the moments!

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Sometimes: Sometimes caring for each other deeply makes the friendship or love even stronger!

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Play: Play music, sing or dance to add joy to your time together.

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Time: Time moves quickly when you're enjoying each other's company.

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Never: Never say never, because you might just end up doing it!

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Be: Be creative, you have time! Enjoy the 'now' time together!

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Wishful: Wishful thinking is good, but planning always makes things happen!

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Nothing: Nothing happens by chance. This is the time to take care of things now!

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Remaining: Remaining open to possibilities is important, as anything can change overnight!

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How: How we look at life and love determines what happens in our lives and the one's we love.

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It's: It's important to remember how powerful our words are in terms of providing hope.

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We: We can change outcomes, just by reframing our realities.

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How: How we manage the present moment, determines how all future moments will follow suit. Keep hopeful!

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It's: It's important to be supportive at all times, as your energy helps shift the reality to something more positive.

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Having: Having a sense of humor almost makes the day go better, and keep things light and happy.

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Try: Try thinking positive thoughts, and saying positive things to make the outcome brighter, and better.

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Know: Know how to be a good friend, as someday you may need their support to help you too.

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The: The karmic circle of love is never ending and based on infinity. Keep the love going strong!

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Make: Make room for changes to happen along the way. The unexpected is sometimes the most welcomed!

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It's: It's easy to be with someone you share history with. There's nothing to hide, and much to share!

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Put: Put yourself in their shoes, and you'll know exactly how do you'd like to be treated well!

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