It has been said among military combat veterans that it is liberating when life goes sideways- because it will show you who your true tribe is. I, myself, never looked at it this way before, but your alleged “friends” true colors start to show during trying times, and yes, it is quite liberating… In other words, you find out who your *real* friends are!
Surround yourself with people that leave you feeling energized & blessed. People that, after hanging out with them, you don’t feel like you need to get away just to breath. We all know those type of people that leave you feeling emotionally exhausted after engaging with them. Find people that when departing their company you feel recharged and can take on whatever life throws at you.
This past year was especially challenging for us all. 2020 was the year no one saw coming… the year of the masks. Add to that whatever other obstacles & challenges you and your family faced. Stick with those that lifted you up through this past year. Stick with people who wanted to build you up, not wear you down. Maybe that could be blood relatives, a supportive church family, or perhaps it was a close circle of friends (maybe all three if you were blessed!)… whatever. Just find them and stick with them!
Merry Christmas from Steve & Brenda!
Milepost 81 