When You Need A Lift
Today I got to thinking about where to turn when I need an emotional lift. When I’m stuck or second-guessing whether this crooked and unmarked path I’m wandering on is right for me.
When I’ve come to fork in the road I call one of my closest friends. They know how much I appreciate their unconditional love and vice-versa. My group is small. And tight.
On any given day I can make a phone call or show up unannounced on their doorstep with my sorry heart in my hands, and fall at their feet.
My dear friends will make me a cup a tea — my BEST friends will uncork a bottle and point to a second, if necessary! — and just listen.
Our good friends** tolerate our neurotic behaviors, quirks, weird habits, outrageous trip-ups and misjudgements. They know us well. Today we’re the confused one, tomorrow it will be them.
A good friend supports your hopes and dreams. They don’t laugh at your wacky, “way out there” ideas. Or fluff you off.
They also won’t make it easy for you. Agree that you’re crazy for trying. Talk you into something easier, quicker, cheaper. Nope.
They won’t get in the trenches with you, no matter how hard you try to pull them in. Your tears of woe will only get you a hanky and handshake — my Mom loved saying this one. Go ahead and show off the cuts and bruises you’ve suffered for trying SO HARD already. Here’s a band-aid.
And put away the laundry list of excuses, too. A good friend will shred your list of twenty-nine reasons why you SHOULD NOT do whatever they know you SHOULD be doing. No matter how tired or beat up you feel, a good friend doesn’t pander to your whining when they know you’re out chasing your goals.
These beautiful sweeties say: “Hang on, my darling”. Then run into the basement to dig out the musty pom-poms.
A good friend is your loyal cheerleader.
Who promises to stick with you to the end. Through all the flops and failures. Half-starts and restarts.
A good friend shares your vision (even if they don’t get it).
A good friend loves you enough to shake up your world when you need it. Shoving you out the door, on your way. With kindness, of course.
A good friend believes in you, EVEN WHEN you stop believing in yourself.
**”Friends” is defined as anyone within your reach who supports you — parents, siblings, spouse, friends, children, teachers, coaches, mentors, spiritual leaders, employers, staff, etc.
BE F-G AWESOME TODAY!
Original graphic and quote: Stephanie DelTorchio
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