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In a world as fast and stressful as ours, it is pivotal to release yourself once in a while. In time, we all come up with different ways to do this, some more effective than others. One can exercise, go to the bar, dance, scream, or watch Netflix; all good choices which should lift you up. I’m advocating for a lesser known yet rather compelling…

Sitting on a bench in the local park, I am letting the sun warm my face. Around me are couples enjoying each other’s company, picnicking in the grass (in the area where dogs pee – but they don’t care! They are in love.); other dog owners chatting amongst each other; mothers proudly watching their children play and fathers teaching their daughters to ride a bike. I am happy. A little boy, not much older than four shuffles past me; one hand clenched…