Friends. Most of us take for granted that we have friends. I consider myself lucky to have lifelong friendships. I also have friendships that grew out of college and young adulthood, and even those that I've developed and maintained throughout adulthood. Friends we can count on no matter what. They show up, take the reigns when we feel like we can't. They can sit quietly, listen without judgment, or they can be of great comfort and offer advise and options to issues we face. There are also friends we need to tell us the truth, even if it's not pretty. Those friends that will call you out on your shit. Friends that are like family....FRAMILY.
I'm not sure what I would do without my friends. Together we make up our own little families. We become part of each other's real families. We love, we laugh, we cry. Some of us have different sets of friends, all having their special place in our hearts. When I hear people talk about their best friend, I think...I don't have just one best friend. I have several. I have a group of women who are my confidants. They are the ones that are there no matter how many miles there are between you. Having these women you trust is so important. Growing up, it's like a giant competition among women. It's a wonder we ever figure out true friendship, but let me say....I am so glad I did.
I bought some Power Sheets this year to help me get my goals on paper for 2018. There is nothing I like better than checking off a to-do list. One of my goals this year, is to cultivate deeper, more meaningful friendships with women I admire and love. Monthly dinner dates to ensure we are caught up. Checking-in with friends to see how they are doing. Sharing more of my own fears and asking for advice (I'm usually the giver not the asker--and that should tell you a lot about my own trust issues).
In April, I've seen some of these friendships flourish and grow as we struggle to understand why things happen in life the way they do. Some of us just work well together. We are so different, yet, put us together and we could rule the world. Our differences are what blends us together to be a force beyond comparison. We can pull off fundraisers together because we all bring something unique to the table. I realized something this past weekend....some of the hard work is not only about raising money, but also to ensure that our friends in leadership are successful. When you love and respect someone, you want to help them succeed.
I woke up this morning thinking about how short life is. Thinking more about how toxic relationships can drain you. Having good friends is so important for keeping you balanced. Those people you can call anytime to laugh, cry, or just say hello. You pick up where you left off. There's nothing fake or forced about these friendships. We are all unique in what we bring to our relationships and that is what keeps us friends. I am grateful for each one of you. If you're a friend and feeling like I may have left you out of this post, know that I didn't do it on purpose.
I'm lucky and grateful to call you friend.
My framily has truly made my life.
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