Recently I had the opportunity to reconnect with an old friend, who for the longest time, I thought would not happen. To be completely honest, when we were in high school, I always felt she was the smartest, most engaged, and basically much the most lovely/beautiful person I knew. That was nearly 8 years ago. Suffice it to say, that part of her, hasn’t changed, and in the short conversation with her, I think I learned more, than I all my time I have known her. Her experience back in high school, to my surprise, mirrored mine, in certain aspects.
What is the point of all this? Don’t be afraid to try. In this case, I was able to talk to someone who I haven’t seen in years.
I believe that popular culture is reflected in our art; and if you believe that is true, then we know that there are a lot of people who don’t make an effort. Take the Nickelback song, If Today Was Your Last Day. So many I fear, live without experiencing all that life has to offer, or rather, what they can do, to give back. Can you influence others, to live to their full potential? Do you encourage people, support them, or break people down, to perhaps increase your own value?
I like to think, I give back to my friends.
It’s not because I want to win them over, obtaining brownie points. I don’t ask for anything, I was raised to be self-reliant. I work to get what I need, and sometimes overwork to get what I want, but I don’t ask others to give me anything. I’m a team player, but all the same, I like taking charge, and making things happen. I don’t expect anything, because I am just doing my job, and if that is beyond expectations, then it’s just the way I am. Same can be applied to my friendships.
I like to give; I like to offer all of myself to others, because if you know me, If you ask for help, if we are just friends, acquaintances, or more so, I make an effort.
