I noticed it over a month ago during my morning walk: a tree in our neighborhood sporting a colorful top hat. In addition, the coniferous tree needles have turned into shades of brown and gold before dropping to the…[read more]
Catching up: permission to rest
November 1, 2022
Random Thoughts adventure, coniferous, hibernation, New Year, rest, seasons, trepidation, white Christmas, winter Leave a comment
Staying power: 9 signs of a good friend
January 28, 2020
Life Hacks change, friendship, Oprah Winfrey, seasons, Stormie O'Martian, truth, wisdom Leave a comment
Surround yourself with those
who only lift you higher.
~ Oprah Winfrey
Over the past two decades, I’ve come to understand there are friendships for different seasons in our lives (see https://midlifemess.com/friends-for-a-season/). In the cited blog, the writer says that realizing a friendship season is over and letting go is one of the hardest things to do. Plus, a friendship season may not end at the same time for both people. I think it’s important to recognize that as we grow—and our lives change—so will our tribe. Some friendships may even come full circle after time and distance apart. In whatever season you’re planted, however, according to author Stormie O’Martian, a good friend, “tells you the truth in love, gives you sound advice, refines you, helps you grow in wisdom, stays close to you, loves you and stands by you, helps in times of trouble, is not rebellious and is not often angry.” And remember: it goes both ways.
What do your friendships reflect about you?
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