The Most Beautiful Discovery

TODAY'S QUOTE:
"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.".... Elizabeth Foley

Friends not only grow separately in a natural human evolution, they also encourage healthy growth in one another as a vital part of true friendship. I know that it would have been much more difficult for me to broaden my horizons without the backing of people who truly understood me. And nobody on earth perceives who you really are better than a friend.

At times they have a much clearer view than even you do and are more objective. That can come in handy if utilized in the right fashion. Trust is vital and respect on both sides is the key that unlocks every door. Asking for or giving an honest opinion is effortless if you know that no matter what it will not strain the friendship in a negative way.

Unconditional love exists in its purest form between hand picked people who bond by choice. Duty-love holds too many negatives to support a relationship that will get you through the darkest of times.

A true pal never judges your actions in a one-sided, black or white fashion. Things are never that simple no matter who says otherwise. Fact is... a true friend does not judge at all. They may not agree with actions you take, but most times realize any negatives come from a desire to either soothe or smother some sort of personal agony.

Amigos of the best sort never wear masks when facing each other. They do not hide feelings or build walls to create a safe distance. There is no danger between people who are truly friends. But to have a true friend you have to be one. Too many are just the fair weather sort and no comfort at all in a downpour.

Life is brutal more often than we would choose if we were in charge of events. When you get blindsided I bet the one you seek first is that one person who can give everything needed to help you get upright again. And if you are lucky they run just as quickly in your direction when wounded. Tell them how much of a difference they make in your life. And as always.... think about it.... let it ride.... then YOU decide!!!!