They say if you can count five people in your life as friends, then you are blessed. When you are young and popular it sounds like such a small number. Hanging out in crowds due to clubs, schools or associations you think you have so many friends. As time goes on and life throws all of us curve balls, we start to find out who our real friends are. I feel blessed to have some special people in my life. Friendships that have lasted over 30 years. We all love the people that do not judge us. The people who see the best in us.
So what is it about those friends of ours that love us warts and all? They are there for us to keep secrets and hear our sob stories. They are there for us to encourage our dreams. They are there for us when others are just too “busy” or uninterested. Sometimes friends are the family you pick for yourself. Maybe it is because they live closer, or it is by choice. Friendship is one of life’s most precious gifts. I work at mine because I feel it is so important to know who you belong to and why. My friendships that have lasted the longest are not because we share the same sport or hobby. We are not in each others face every day or even talk every day. We just know that no matter what, I have their back and they have mine. In a New York second we would be there for each other. We have cried and laughed out loud together. We know each other. We all have enough acquaintances …it takes someone extra special to be called a Friend. Friends know how to tread lightly on your past and not rub your mistakes in your face. Friends help you move from point A to B with grace and dignity in any situation. Friends respect and know that you will always circle back. Friends that love you will even tell you what you do not want to hear because it is for your own good. Sometimes they know you better than you know you. They guide you and listen to you without judgement. Support is what is offered when the rest of the world has turned their back. Friends are not scorekeepers. They want you in their life. Period. Just being in each others company is enough.
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We all have an inner circle, let’s cherish those friendships. I worry that our kids spend too much time in cyber communities. That is their world is somehow less real. When we take the time and energy to spend it with people who “get” us we feel whole. It is so important to the human spirit to have a sense of connection. We all seek validation through different venues. The best validation is that you have people to spend time with that care about you without looking for a return. There is a certain frequency that draws you together. It is the place where laughter rings and links us for a period of space and time. Spending more time honoring this fine art of community and friendship in our lives contributes to more enjoyable and meaningful time spent on the planet.
To every person that is a friend of mine I want to express my gratitude to you for being part of my journey. I thank you. One is the loneliest number. I want you to know I value the time and energy we spend together. I am busy person that is so excited about life. I feel that 24 hours in one day is just not enough. You know that about me. You my friend know that I have a bleeding heart and want the world to feel good and you encourage me to do my part. You allow me the freedom to do this without being offended. You honor my sacred space and I honor yours. I know how blessed I am. You bring me Joys. I hope you feel how blessed you are because of our friendship. Friends are the gifts you give yourself. They are as precious as our breath.
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Thank you, my wonderful friend. Another thoughtful journey- to remind us to nurture and cherish our friendships …
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I feel the calling… Blessed to have friends like you…you really don’t need a whole bunch of friends, just a few real ones ❤️❤️
I feel the calling… Blessed to have friends like you…you really don’t need a whole bunch of friends, just a few real ones ❤️❤️
We are blessed . True friendship lasts forever ?