I found myself is a situation this summer, that was beyond my control. I had a series of health problems and found myself quite alone struggling to make it through each day. The very people that I considered my closest friends, loved and poured into the most were no where to be found even tough they were aware of the situation. A meal, a phone call, a flower from their garden or a simple email would have meant the world to me. Yes, I was hurt by this. But I also learned from this pain.
If you find yourself in a one sided friendship, that is not a true friendship. If the only time you hear from them is when they need something or someone that is not a true friendship.
If they are always to busy with their own life but expect you to make time for them, that is not a true friendship.
There is an “It’s all about Me” attitude in the world today that is very unhealthy! We can not expect our children to not act this way when as adults we are demonstrating this behavior to them.
So think about the people who have been there for you over and over again, pick up the phone and let them know how much you appreciate them! Reach out from your daily routine of rushing around and take 5 minutes the care about someone you consider a friend. Don’t climb up the ladder of success without realizing there was someone who cared enough about you to help you get there. Don’t be a “taker” without willing to be a giver.
It’s not all about you!
Friends are precious, but a true friend is priceless!
Material things can't make the soul whole.
Only the love, trust, and loyalty of friends
can do that!
Only the love, trust, and loyalty of friends
can do that!
