I’ve learned a few things during my (almost) 50 years here on this particular journey and especially during the past two months. And I want to be self-indulgent, a rare thing on Flashfree, and share a few thoughts with you on April Fool’s Day. Yet, this ain’t no April Fool’s.
- When people you love need you, you don’t ask why; you ask when.
- No matter what, when or how, your true friends are there for you. You may not hear from them for months or sometimes years, but all of a sudden, they pop up out of nowhere and say hello or ‘just thinking of you,’ or ‘what can I do?’
- Friendship and giving are not burdens. Receiving is a burden. And if you’ve not yet learned how to receive , you’ve got some work to do that will truly benefit you in ways you’ve never considered.
- Our time and our hearts are the best gifts we have to offer as humans. It doesn’t matter how [fill in the blank] you are; your time and your thoughts are what count most.
Over the past six weeks, I’ve traveled South, West and North. I’ve given what I am able to, which is love, true love. No matter what, no matter the depletion, this is what makes my life worth living. I like to give to people. Period. No subtext. No hidden agenda. It’s simply the least I can do for people who I believe would do the same for me if the tables were turned.
Being human and being kind. It’s truly that simple.
Friends and family? Without you, I’m not me.
No fooling.
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This is so beautifully written, Liz. The idea of learning how to receive is a difficult one for many, but you are so very right. The richness of relationships are sometimes never realized until we can allow ourselves to admit we need help. You have been given a heavy dose of the difficult side of life lately and you have turned it around to see the value through the hardships. Thanks for sharing that insight, and hugs and vibes to you and all of yours that need it. They are all very lucky to have you… And you them.
Thanks Amy. The journey never gets old nor do the lessons. Love ya.
What a great point Liz. Receiving is a burden for so many of us that prefer to get it all done ourselves. I am going to be thinking about that today. 🙂
Kami – I am starting to believe that receiving is another skill set that we all need to acquire, especially those of us, who as you say, prefer to get it done themselves. In fact, I think that receiving equates not only with wellbeing (follow the link in the post) but self-growth in a major way. On a general level, I can’t tell you how many people don’t want help or haven’t figured out how to acknowledge when someone does you a solid. That speaks more to them than to the giver, right?
The past two months have been filled with a lot of lessons. I am grateful for the experience. Thanks for commenting.
You just wrote the message of our lives.
Thank you,
hugs,
Jody
What a lovely comment Jody. And so true. Love to you.
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