We all have "friends" or aquaintances that we hang around because everyone else does or we tolerate because of the time the friendship has lasted. We have many reasons for knowing or being around people that we don't particularly care for or enjoy. This week, think about those people and why they may rub you the wrong way. Are you similar to them in any way? Do they rub you the wrong way because you are too alike? If not, is there a reason they have the attitude or abrasive/submissive behavior that exists? Can you see where they are coming from and why they are the way they tend to be? Can you find empathy and understanding for them? Is it possible it isn't their behavior or attitude that is the problem but yours? Could your perception of the friendship be the trouble with it?
Take time to explore this and find some common ground. Love is abundant and never ending so make sure you are sharing the love with this friend by reaching out to them and taking time to actually be a friend.
1 comment:
This is wonderful and timely. I have been mulling this over for about a week now and I love it. I am actively taking on "loving" everyone without a filter. It is nice and challenging :)
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