Lately I've been thinking about true friendship. Everyone has heard this quote a million times; "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." It always seemed cheesy to me, but there is a lot of truth in that statement. My real friends are the ones who are there through thick and thin. They don't disappear when things get tough. They always have time to listen...to speak a kind word. But it's never JUST words. I now see the emptiness of pretty promises that are too quickly forgotten.
A friend is someone I regard with affection and trust. Someone who has the same affection and trust for me.
I guess that last part is the real catch. For quite some time now, I feel that I have been pulling the weight in some of my old "friendships". What sucks is that most of these people were individuals I was closest to at some point in my life. I hate that. It hurts to think that it meant so little...especially when I'm incapable of being so indifferent. But I have realized that friendship is a two-way street. Ideally, the person should need me as much as I need them.
I assure you, I will not suffer for lack of friendship. It just hurts to think people can be so detached.
On a lighter note! I received a bid for SAI!!! I'm so excited! I have met so many wonderful people as of late. The sisters have been absolutely great. I love them all already.
3 comments:
Whew, Well good goin with SAI. I knew you could do it. But with this freind stuff, Don't let flaky people and mere contacts let ya down. You have tons of real freinds and are making new ones all the time. Coming from one of your new friends I hope this lets you know you have tons and I mean tons of people who care for you. Don't be afraid to ask someone for a shoulder or a kind word.
Geez, Brit. I think we've spent entirely too much time with each other, because not only do our lives coincide in some freaky, mysterious way, but now we think the same thoughts. Get out of my brain!
Who can explain why those seemingly solid friendships don't last? How is it that one can simply move on and lose that sense of caring and even respect that was once so apparent? I'll never be able to understand how one can become so apathetic- all I can do is pray that I'll never reach that point. But through the pain of a friendship lost, God has a way of bringing forth incredible people that are truly friends- these people are invaluable!
And congratulations on your SAI bid!!! You're amazing!
Thanks. You guys are the coolest. :)
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