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Friends are the mirror reflecting the truth of who we are.
~ Unknown
Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing.
There is a time for silence.
A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny.
And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it’s all over.
~ Gloria Naylor
I’ve written about my friends in past posts. They truly are the mirror that reveals many of my flaws, but one that also magnifies those qualities which drew us to together in the first place. Naylor’s quote goes beyond reflection into the hard core stuff — when we need a chance to flounder as we think and weigh and try again. We don’t need judgment or “I told you so.” We need someone who stands back and allows us to live and make mistakes. But who will also be there to apply glue when it’s broken.
Are you the kind of friend who’s mastered the art of timing?
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Dec 16, 2012 @ 08:51:31
Beautifully said! I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for sharing.
Dec 16, 2012 @ 13:19:51
~ thank you Prinze Charming (I have my own one of these, so it feels odd to say). One of my friends often has to do the standing back part, and I know it can be very painful (for both of us), but in the long run it truly is the best thing because not only am I able to know my decisions were mine, but it always ends up strengthening the bond of friendship when we come together again.