What We Can Learn From Our Friendships

I think a good way to take stock of where you are in your life is to check in with yourself and the current health and well being of your friendships.

I suggest this as a possibility, as I have found for myself, that as a result of expanding the types and interests, communities and individuals with whom I interact and associate and being open to discovering what they love about their lives along with the lives of their loved ones, it often with no effort at all, has me open up my heart, ears and my soul and experience things from a much more loving, appreciative place.

I also mention this for folks who say they want to be in a committed relationship -and can’t figure out what’s next. One of the best tests of whom you will attract – can be predicted by whom you spend a lot of time with and what you do and talk about together. Negativity, gossip and reality by agreement will pretty much guarantee that you will continue to remain who you are with whom you are currently spending time

And, this actually for a lot of you- might be welcome news.

I know a lot of folks whose life is incredibly challenging and fulfilling from one moment to the next (These people are sometimes called parents so I’ve been told). And, there are many of us who are not parents who actually have that ongoing experience. However, for those of us who complain frequently overtly or experience profound resignation covertly, or whose every prayer to God is usually a variation on the theme, “Hey what about ME?” perhaps an inquiry that is useful may not be based on opinions or beliefs. Instead, meet new people who appear to be leading interesting lives – and find out who they love and like and hang with and why. You may find a whole different point of view that could help you bring some new colors and flavors to your life.

@CoachMeDave