When I hit rock bottom, I had an epiphany about friendship; that it is a relationship built on trust and earned not by a click on the mouse, as in Facebook. True friends may force you to see your mistakes yet, they stick around, even if you are being a sniveling pain in the ass. Most importantly, friends administer tough love in a kind and compassionate way, and not by an acerbic tongue.
It is ironic that I only understand the facets of friendship when I was at the lowest point of my life. Perhaps, from my view on the ground, I had a sneak peek on a person's mind. But, I'd like to think that someone has pointed me the reflection of the sky, that there's no other way for me but up.
And that someone are my best friends.
This baring of your soul is a brave move, P're. Very few people are willing to accept and own up to their faults and flaws. It is true that there is no other way to go but up. The best that life has to offer still lies ahead, P're.
ReplyDeleteThank you, P're. Such optimism is uplifting and encouraging.
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