I've just recently discovered that not only is Minti about giving and receiving advice, it is about connecting with other people who need friendship, understanding and a non judgemental ear.  While reaching out to others, you start to see your own problems as less important.  The things that you

have spent your day dwelling on and stressing over become minor because you are thinking more about helping other people.  I received a letter stating that we have ten days to pay a bill that we do not have the money to pay right now.  I was really upset and spent a whole day making myself sick with worry.  Then I decided to turn to Minti.  I wrote a request for advice on Home Money Making Advice.  I received several responses, and good advice.  But when I decided to start reading and responding to other peoples problems, questions and concerns in their lives, I stopped focussing on my own.  I spent the rest of the day making new friends and felt more positive and uplifted because of this.  The secret is to put others before yourself.  Things always seem to have a way of working out for the best.  It may not always be the outcome that you initially hoped for, but in retrospect it is the outcome that you needed at the time.  I am grateful to have found Minti, a place where you can reach out to others as they in turn reach out to you.   In closing, I would like to encourage everyone to make new friends and continue to help each other, for that is the ultimate reward.