The light of friendship

Aclose friendship is like a delicate flutter of a candle’s flame on the night of Diwali. It may not be the most efficient way of lighting a room, but it is soothing to the eye, despite its fragility. There are candles that you use as decorative pieces, and there are candles you light on Diwali to give a whole new meaning to the word light. Just like there are friends that you have polite chats with, and there are your best friends.

They are the people who root for you, no matter what. You tell them your deepest, darkest secrets and instead of heading for the door, they stick around and your bond with them grows stronger.

Friendship is about being what a hero of mine described as “balcony people” instead of “basement people.” Basement people are those who live in our minds, telling us we will never amount to anything, that we are doomed to fail and that we are unsuccessful. Balcony people are those who are consistently cheering us on. They support us in our attempts to find our voice, to live in ever widening circles, to dare, to create and break through our lives’ sound barriers.

The best spouses are also best friends who can share the deepest parts of hearts - the parts that are about “being who you are” as opposed to “doing what you do”. In these kinds of friendships, the conversations may appear to be about everyday topics such as what happened

at work, their health and family. But what feeds their soul, binds them together over the years and takes them to ever deeper dimensions is the conversation they have at the spiritual level. That is the place where your soul stands exposed before someone else and receives unconditional acceptance in return.

Best friends are the people with whom one feels safe to talk about mad, sad and hurt feelings. Most other relationships stay at the polite level where everything is “fine,” although we all know that’s not true. But best friends never shy away from those times when our need is greatest - when our feelings have been hurt, when we are so angry we could spit fire, or when we are grieving for someone we just lost. It is exactly at those times that you learn the difference between your best friends and your polite friends.

Investing in time with best friends is profoundly spiritual. Being able to be your true self before another, and knowing that you will be accepted, gives one the courage to work through the tougher parts of life. It is a natural path that allows one to connect with the spirit of God. We can’t be fully alive without it.

So, next Diwali, as the light from your candles in front of your house adds beauty to your home, may the light of friendship and joy also enlighten your soul.

WENTWORTHVILLE

WOW -WHAT A HOME 50 Craddock Street This home sits on the high side with a wonderful northerly aspect featuring 4 bedrooms polished floor boards throughout, modern kitchen with granite bench tops and new stove + dishwasher, large separate lounge & dining area with reverse cycle air con, large sun drenched veranda at the front and huge entertaining area out the back, remote tandem lock up garage, extra features such as alarm, storage, shutters & walk to all amenities. This home will be gone before you know it so don’t miss this opportunity!

Open For inspection: Saturday 1:30 – 2:00pm Auction: Saturday 21st November 2009 On Site at 2.00pm Laing & Simmons Toongabbie 9631 5555 Contact Leanne Ollerenshaw 0414 790 887 TOONGABBIE

WENTWORTHVILLE

PRIME LOCATION 54 Essington Street

Situated in one of the most popular streets in Wentworthville is this well presented 3 bedroom home with separate lounge with air conditioning, modern kitchen with dishwasher, updated bathroom, sunroom, extra toilet outside, garage + carport. Set on 638sqm block,. Ideal for the first home or build your dream home. NOT TO BE MISSED!

INSPECT: Saturday 11:30am - 12:00pm

AUCTION: Saturday 7 November 2009 @ 12:00pm Onsite easy walk to station + shops. Inspect Now!

TOONGABBIE $529,000

1,151SQM BLOCK kitchen with Gas cooking and bathroom and extra toilet and lock up garage. All conveniently located close to shops, school and transport. DON’T MISS THIS

TOONAGBBIE $389,950

TOONGABBIE

ROOM TO MOVE

Extra large townhouse in popular complex with 3 good sized bedrooms, spacious L shaped living area, ensuite to main bedroom and third toilet downstairs, modern kitchen with gas cooking, ducted air conditioning, double garage with remote door and extra large private courtyard. INSPECT NOW!

Laing & Simmons Toongabbie 9631

TOONGABBIE $389,950

TOONGABBIE

LOADS OF CHARACTER

This old style country home consists of 20m frontage, east facing, and set on 815sqm block. Features include 3 bedrooms, original kitchen and bathroom, large lounge and dine area, reverse cycle air conditioning, above in-ground pool and LUG. In need of a little TLC.

Laing & Simmons Toongabbie 9631 5555 Contact Leanne Ollerenshaw

PARRAMATTA $289,950

TOP LOCATION

Close to Parramatta CBD is this unit which has lots to offer.

Featuring 2 bedrooms each with its own balcony, separate lounge and dine, lounge also has a enormous balcony with great afternoon shade for your enjoyment, air conditioning, lock up garage with remote control access and transport.

Situated in a security block this unit is sure to please. Be the first to inspect!!

Laing & Simmons Wentworthville 9688 4000

Contact Jim Malamas

Laing & Simmons Wentworthville 9688 4000 Contact Alan Fowler 0413 057 699

GREAT STARTER

This large 1,151sqm block is a great opportunity featuring 3 bedroom brick veneer home, 15.24m frontage, ducted air conditioning, separate lounge, neat kitchen and bathroom, second toilet, huge separate entertainers area out the back, LUG and in-ground swimming pool. All set close to schools, shops and trains.

Laing & Simmons Toongabbie 9631 5555

Contact Leanne Ollerenshaw

$389,950

Situated in a quiet residential street you find this clad and tile home with separate lounge, large eat in kitchen, 3 spacious bedrooms, garage which has been converted to a sleep out, private rear yard & close to transport. A MUST TO INSEPCT!

Laing & Simmons Toongabbie 9631 5555 Contact Alan Fowler

9688 4000 Contact Leanne Ollerenshaw

$399,950

GIRRAWEEN $589,000

RARE FIND!

This 3 bedroom Torrens Title villa is a great starter with features such as built-in’s to all bedrooms, ensuite to main, remote lock up garage & internal access, modern kitchen, modern bathroom, large lounge & dine area, huge yard with off street parking, ducted air conditioning and street frontage. Short walk to all amenities. BE QUICK!!

Laing & Simmons Toongabbie 9631 5555

Contact Leanne Ollerenshaw

SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE $399,950

CHARMING STARTER

If you are downsizing or looking for a villa style home but don’t want to be in a complex, then this property should suite you! This stand alone 3 bedroom Torrens Title home features large bedrooms, modern timber kitchen, modern 3 way bathroom, good size lounge and dining, lock up garage and located in a quiet street close to all amenities.

Laing & Simmons Wentworthville 9688 4000

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THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

Situated close to school, shops and transport is this 5 bedroom home is sure to please, 2 spacious living areas, original kitchen, 2 original bathrooms, separate dine and lounge, split system air conditioning, security alarm, all bedrooms includes built-in’s, great outdoor entertainment area with double lock up garage. Set in a great quiet location. INSPECT NOW!

Laing & Simmons Toongabbie 9631 5555

Contact Jim Malamas

WENTWORTHVILLE $299,950

IMMACULATE

Beautifully presented unit with 2 large bedrooms, spacious L-shaped living and dining area, modern kitchen with gas cooing, 2nd toilet, large balcony, garage in well maintained security block close to station shops + schools. NOT TO BE MISSED!

Laing & Simmons Wentworthville 9688 4000

Contact Alan Fowler