A
friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you
can be. ~ Anonymous
Because every once in a while, we can all be a better friend.
We’ve all been down this road, where things have become busy in our lives and
we tend to lose touch with the ones we love. It’s not done on purpose but life
does get in the way from keeping and maintaining close friendships. Knowing
this we should be intentional with trying our best to find time to talk, share
a laugh, show concern and be there for the ones that are dear to our hearts.
I know for me personally since my grand-baby has been born, my
normal behavior of sending out text messages or calling and checking on ones
periodically has decreased. Since she’s been born, my primary focus has been
her. Morning, noon, and night and I wouldn’t have it any other way. With me
knowing this lately I have tried to be intentional with sending out text
messages. Whether those messages are done right when I get up in the morning or
before I lay down to sleep, I try to make sure I’m keeping in touch with
everyone until my load lightens a bit and I’m able to resume a little of free
time to reconnect through lunch and so forth.
It is important we realize that if the relationship is of
value to us then it is worth nurturing. How we go about our nurturing is up to
us. If we should choose to place a phone call, send a text, an email, a card in
the mail, use social media, a lunch date, or book a girl’s trip, I believe we must
be intentional with making sure our friends know how important they are to us.
While all of these means of communication may not be feasible
I know one or two are. Therefore, we should never allow so much time to get
away from maintaining genuine and loyal friendships.
In short, true and genuine friendships are a blessing. With
all of our blessings we should appreciate and care for them. Why wait until
something drastic happens and have regrets because we couldn’t find a small
window of time to reach out to the ones we love.
Here are a few actions that I intentionally started using to
get me back on track with reconnecting to the ones I love. As I have realized
that I have been off the radar with being an intentional friend, I hope you
realize how important it is to make some minor adjustments to your schedule and
reconnect with friends that are valuable to you.
1.
Call – All it takes is a quick phone call to say I
have been thinking about you and want you to know I miss and love you.
2.
Visit – If you can take a 30-minute lunch then
make it happen. Whatever means of visitation that you have time to pencil in your
schedule is well worth it for someone that you call a friend.
3.
Listen – Sometimes all a person needs is a
listening ear without judgment and nothing else.
4.
Be loyal – A trusted friend comes a dime a dozen,
be that person that is true in loyalty and character.
5.
Be there – Sometimes sitting there with a friend
is all that is needed.
6.
Tell the true – Be honest regardless of the
outcome. You should be able to tell real friends the truth.
7.
Remain friends despite a person’s choice in life –
We all make different choices for our lives. Whether you agree or not with a
person’s choice of life remain friends. You never know you can be a positive
factor for someone to turn their life around if it is headed in the wrong
direction.
8.
Be happy when they are on top – Not only should we
be there in time of grief, depression or whatever sad occasion that may occur, we
should also be there to celebrate in times of success. Cheer your sister-friend
on in times of accomplishments.
Life happens I get that! However, in the midst of all our
busyness we should intentionally find the time to stay connected to the ones we
love. I could not imagine my world without my friends. It’s like a lemon-drop
martini without the lemon. Who does that? (Don’t judge me) My friends are truly
a gift that I cherish. We are there for one another in our times of ups and
downs. We are here to love and be loved by one another. Knowing the world we
live in it’s important that we cherish the ones we love and start by intentionally
finding more time in our schedule to ensure our friends know they are cherished
and loved.
Let’s Chat:
What are some of the actions that you use to show your friends
they are cherished and loved?
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