FRIENDSHIP

Friendship is such a blessing in one's life. It's a true necessity. It's what keeps us energized, mentally healthy, challenged, and gives us a sense of purpose. Think of what life would be like without a friend, without someone that you could hold in affection and high regard, without someone with whom you could share your deepest feelings with and not feel judged. Simply said, somone that you can shoot he sh*t with , laugh, cry, or whatever other mood fits the situation.

Yet there are those out there who are isolated in some way from this most precious of blessings. I often stop and reflect on this. And many times I am overwhelmed. See I have never had a large group of friends. Part of it was me isolating myself because I didn't see individuals fitting into my mold of a friend, someone with similar life values and morals. I have grown out of that stage though I still, on occasion, protect myself from certain types of individuals such as those into drugs, those into an overabundance of alcohol (Mind you I like to have a good time like the average Joe but I am not into the drunkenfest of every day or evening drinking.). But I have digressed a tad. Friendship is often companionship that replaces immediate family ~ family that some have never had, that some have lost due to death, or that some have chosen to separate from because of differences. I feel for those that don't have friewndship to fill the void of immediate family. Life can be overwhelming without this means of grounding and very, very lonely.

Well enough of my drivel. I am just thankful and happy for my expanding network of friends, many of whom are you, my readers, who I have met or will be meeting. My hope is that the foothold of friendship with each of you will take root, and be the foundation for building a lasting relationship. So how do you view friendship? Cheers!