"Encourage, lift and strengthen one another. For the positive energy spread to one will be felt by us all. For we are connected, one and all."-Deborah Day
When you look up the word "friend" in the dictionary, you will find that the meaning of a friend is one who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group or movement. A person whom one knows, likes and trusts. Noticed how I put the word "support" in bold print. Lets discuss being supportive friends.
When being involved with a person as a friend, family member or as a relationship, you are agreeing to support one another. That is something that I see lacking in friendships nowadays. Let's look at one example:
Rhonda is working on her career as a painter. She asked her friend Laura to come look at some of her paintings at her home, come to an art event for support and to promote her art to her friends. Laura is too "busy" to come look at her friend Rhondas paintings and has not showed up to an event; however, Laura is now working on her career in Journalism and expects Rhonda to support her all the way.
Why do we as "friends" expect so much from each other but don't do anything to support one another? There's a saying "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours." I definitely believe in that statement. We must be willing to take a little time out of our busy lives to support one another in a positive way. Now, if you don't like what your friend is doing or if there is something that your friend could do better, be honest with them. That's what friends are for right?
Starting today, I want you all to say something nice or do something out of love for your friends. A little goes a long way. Encouragement, compliments, honesty and being reliable can make someones day a whole lot better. If you find yourself not doing any of these for a friend, you may want to make a slight change. Love your friends, go support.
-Markesha xoxo
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