By acting as mirrors, friends help us define who we are, they reflect ourselves back to us. Good friends enrich our lives in so many ways. Bring the gifts of joy, hope & compassion. Through a beautiful combination of both similarities & differences, friends offer us the opportunity to really grow into who we want to be.
Our core similarities & beliefs attract us to each other, simply comforting us with admiration. Our differences offer new ideas & insights. Differences allow us to see each other perspectives to make well-rounded life decisions. Sometimes, we are drawn to those who appear to be our opposites We learn to accept & appreciate the parts of them we love & the parts that don’t resonate with us, thus allowing us a valuable learning. By expanding our understanding to include others experiences, friends inspire us to explore life’s complexities & possibilities.
Part of the joy of friendship is the feeling that we are accepted just the way we are, with no need to change. Ultimately, we choose friends because they stand with us through tears, differences & difficulties. When we find those special people who offer us that perfect combination of comfort & stimulus, we are very fortunate. Friends are those wonderful companions that walk with us through life, help us define & refine who we are, who we choose to be every day. They give us the courage & motivation to face life with fresh perspectives. A precious gift.