Precious Friendship
Precious Friendship
A friend is worth more than gold. We've heard it. We've experienced it. But how much do you believe it and show the people you love that it's Law in your life?
I got a phone call yesterday from a friend I hadn't seen in a long time. In fact, I don't think I've seen her in 10 years. She had invited me to her wedding in NYC. We talked about who was coming to the wedding that I might know. I mentioned some people that were mutual friends. She said eventually, "You know, Bo, I just don't connect with them like I do you. You reach out and try to stay connected to me. They just don't."
I asked her how many people were coming to the wedding and it sounded as if it were a small wedding. I felt honored that she considered me a close friend, though we hadn't been tight as thieves as we had when I lived in NYC or as far back as college where we met.
I wondered what made me stay in contact with people like I do. There is something in me that doesn't want to lose love, for sure. I'd say it probably is a subconscious desire to not be abandoned that started the process of keeping so many friends so close. But, no matter what mental malady caused the situation, I feel so fortunate that love has stayed so steady in my life.
This same kind of steadiness, though, can cause problems just the same. When there is a desire to keep friendships that no longer serve your life. When God and life seem to be pushing a friend away, and you resist life's leading, you'll find yourself in a quandary or in the middle of a lot of anxiety if you don't let go. Not all friendships are meant for the long haul. I've learned that lesson the hard way.
The precious loves that feel peaceful and always seem to feel as if never a day passes when you reconnect—are the ones who count. They are the ones you need keep in that "heart" lockbox and hold close. Because love is a precious gift from God. And friendship is God's way of manifesting it here on earth. I'm sure of that.
Show a friend you love him/her today!
A friend is worth more than gold. We've heard it. We've experienced it. But how much do you believe it and show the people you love that it's Law in your life?
I got a phone call yesterday from a friend I hadn't seen in a long time. In fact, I don't think I've seen her in 10 years. She had invited me to her wedding in NYC. We talked about who was coming to the wedding that I might know. I mentioned some people that were mutual friends. She said eventually, "You know, Bo, I just don't connect with them like I do you. You reach out and try to stay connected to me. They just don't."
I asked her how many people were coming to the wedding and it sounded as if it were a small wedding. I felt honored that she considered me a close friend, though we hadn't been tight as thieves as we had when I lived in NYC or as far back as college where we met.
I wondered what made me stay in contact with people like I do. There is something in me that doesn't want to lose love, for sure. I'd say it probably is a subconscious desire to not be abandoned that started the process of keeping so many friends so close. But, no matter what mental malady caused the situation, I feel so fortunate that love has stayed so steady in my life.
This same kind of steadiness, though, can cause problems just the same. When there is a desire to keep friendships that no longer serve your life. When God and life seem to be pushing a friend away, and you resist life's leading, you'll find yourself in a quandary or in the middle of a lot of anxiety if you don't let go. Not all friendships are meant for the long haul. I've learned that lesson the hard way.
The precious loves that feel peaceful and always seem to feel as if never a day passes when you reconnect—are the ones who count. They are the ones you need keep in that "heart" lockbox and hold close. Because love is a precious gift from God. And friendship is God's way of manifesting it here on earth. I'm sure of that.
Show a friend you love him/her today!
Posted by Your Gay Friend's Guide Blog at 2/20/2012 9:46 AM 
Categories: love, relationship, Mental Health Relationships:Life Coach:Hypnotherapy, Voice Lessons, relationships, relationship Advice, Relationship Advice, Psychology for an Authentic Self, sex, Relationship, Sex, advice
Tags: friendship bad friendship releasing relationships
Categories: love, relationship, Mental Health Relationships:Life Coach:Hypnotherapy, Voice Lessons, relationships, relationship Advice, Relationship Advice, Psychology for an Authentic Self, sex, Relationship, Sex, advice
Tags: friendship bad friendship releasing relationships
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