Friendship and being true to yourself

It is said that people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Although my circle is small I I am blessed with amazing friendships.

My best friend has been there for me since I was a teenager. Although we don't talk all the time, busy lives, opposite schedules, he is the center of my world and the one person, since I was 16, that across miles, time zones, and a host of other things, has been my constant. My soulmate.

I have my girl tribe. Most of which, have entered my orbit the last few years. Age, marital status, career, these are not common amongst my tribe. These women are not even friends with each other but they are there, for me and I for them.

My dear colleague, who has become a dear friend. At times, the shoulder I needed. My savior at times when the darkness in my world wasn't lighting up.

I also have my extended friends, my friend in North Carolina, who, when we talk we talk for hours. My friend, a musician and software developer in Seattle, same thing, we don't talk often but the conversations are rich and deep when we do. My childhood friend in Tampa whom I adore.

Friendships.....

In order to be true to ourselves, it is important to surround ourselves with people who respect your similarities and differences, who allow you to be vocal and you them, without being harmful or cruel, who are there when you need them, as much as you there when they need you. That is friendship. Weather you speak daily, or after months, you can pick up where you left off. Cry together, smile together and respect one another.

Being mindful is all about being healthy, in the mind, body and heart.

Hope you had a good Sunday

Debbie