The last month has been ... interesting. Filled with many unexpected and stressful events. For those who know me, I will admit that things like this normally consume me...I tend to not sleep and be grumpy, even a little anti-social. Then the other day I was listening to music and got inspiration to get out of my funk. I love all types of music (well most) and there are days that it really speaks to me. It only took one line from the 'Beatles' - "I get by with a little help from my friends" to make me realize the riches that I have.
I have such an amazing group of friends who come from all kinds of places and that I have met through all different avenues.
I have this friend who I have know for almost 15 years and even I don't get to talk to them as often anymore it feels like we pick up right where we left off every single time. I also know that they get me and my history. They continually support and there is this unspoken bond between us.
I have this other friend that I have known for a long time but haven't always been friends with. I couldn't really tell you why we weren't friends before, just the way things were I guess, but it suddenly feels like I don't know what I would do without them. They feel like a long lost family member I have always needed.
There is this other friend who came out of left field and teaches me lessons everyday. They make me think for making them think (;o)) It is like our unexpected friendship was destiny because we both needed each other at the same time.
I have this other friends who is a constant inspiration of positivity. They are continually genuine and kind...nothing ever changes it. Sure, they get frustrated but it never changes how they view this world in such a beautiful way.
I have this other friend who when reading this will write me a small e-mail reassuring me in anything I have. They constantly support...and even when I am not the best to them - they never stop reassuring.
I have another friend who so wisely instills their wisdom on my every day. Never afraid to send a stern message to relax and to enjoy life. They even wrote me an e-mail that I open up whenever I am feeling down...a short poem that makes me see things a little differently.
The common thread through these people is that they believe in me continually. I am not even sure how I deserve this support but I definitely don't want to take it for granted. I want all my friends to know that I don't know what I would do without you. You are fun and smart...I know one great thing that I have done in my life is that I have surrounded myself with some of the most amazing people the world has to offer.
I challenge each and every one of you to tell your friend, right now, that you love them and appreciate them.
Without them...how else would you get by?
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