Surviving difficult times

“You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity…” ~ Epicurus

Relationships are not easy.  People disappoint one another, sometimes intentionally, but often without even knowing.  In many instances it is due to a break in communication, even the lack of communication.  We expect the other person to know what we are feeling or even what we want.

If you are strong enough to survive adversity, it is like reaching the top of a mountain where you can admire the view even though every muscle is aching.  The accomplishment makes you proud of one another and you grow closer. 

True friends

“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend…” ~ Albert Camus

True friendship is scarce.  If you find a true friend, treasure the relationship.  One can have many acquaintances, but a heartfelt friendship is built over many years.  It is a reciprocal relationship where each person is focussed on the others’ needs.   

True friends are there for one another; they laugh and cry together.  True friends are not scared to praise or criticise because they know it comes from the heart.  True friends believe in you, encourage you, and don’t mind your call at 4h00 in the morning…  True friends are treasures.

If you have one true friend, you are rich and fortunate.