Food for Thought…..
I hope you’ll take a moment to check out my new book, Food for Thought. The feedback so far has been so meaningful- it seems to be doing exactly what I hoped: uplifting readers while centering their minds on something simple, yet powerful enough to spark “food for thought.”
Here’s one on the topic of friendship…
To me friendship is like a religion. We couldn't live without it - Elie Wiesel
True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing - Baltasar Gracian
Surround yourself with motivators. Your friends are those who are trustworthy, positive, supportive, and bring out the best in you unconditionally. Your friends help you take on the world side by side and, when needed, help you get back on their feet again- Grace Black
I have two childhood friends with whom I reconnected with after many years. We began the tradition of spending a weekend together in Michigan every fall and the occasional beach weekend in the winter, too. These two women and the bond we share is one of the joys of my life.
The sense of renewal I have after our weekends together can't be overstated. It's like a wave of joy. We laugh. We cry. We tease each other. We laugh some more. We listen. We don't judge. We're mindful of how special our friendship is.
Having friends who support you through thick and thin, who make you feel accepted for who you are, who celebrate your successes and commiserate about your failures makes life not just more manageable but also way more fun!
Like all meaningful relationships, friendships require effort. It's so important to devote time to family and friends to nurture and strengthen these bonds. Let your friends know just how much they mean to you, not just in words but in actions. Go the extra mile, show up when it matters, check in on a friend- even when it’s inconvenient. And most of all, to be grateful for having good friends.
Take the time. Reach out. Maybe even right now. Because life is better, brighter and fuller with true friends.
