Sharing time with friends and loved ones is the simplest gift to give to yourself and others. These relationships sometimes go in cycles. Sometimes family and friends become estranged. If you have anger towards someone but you know that deep down it stems from them being a less than perfect person to you (i.e. a schmuck) - try to remember the love. Sometimes we may have been the jerk in the situation. Well, just be honest. Don't make an excuse, own it, say "I screwed up" and "I am truly sorry." …
The Act of Forgiveness
If you really want to be closer to God - try forgiveness and understanding. Accept the fact that as Humans, we make mistakes, and the ability to forgive someone's misstep even if it may have had devastating effects is truly a gift of the divine to a deserving person. And sometimes the person or persons may not be worthy of it but the generous heart spreads goodwill to the World in general by the act of forgiveness. The worthy will pass it forward. …