True Connections
- Jan
- 03
Friendship fills my mind and heart at the moment.
After a wonderful few weeks of joyous celebrations and relaxing time with loved ones, I am buzzing about ‘true connections’ – the ones that defy time and space, that stay anchored despite the diverse paths people may take, and that feel season-less. These are the connections that whenever and wherever they are re-ignited (even after huge gaps of time), it’s as if you never missed a season of knowing each other.
Another perspective that struck me the other day is how such true connections of friendship are reliable. Despite all barriers, interruptions, and diverging paths, some connections form a foundation in our lives – the ones we can count on to see us through hard times, to laugh during celebrations, and to share an ear when we just need to feel heard.
Here’s the challenge: not all friendships stand this test. How many people can you count on in your life? Literally, count all the peeps who would drop anything (well, most things!) at a moments notice at your request. How many fingers and toes do you need?
Since mutuality is the balance of true connection, how many people would you drop everything (yes, at a moments notice) to support? Which side of this connection is easier to identify: the peeps who’d support you OR the people you’d support? How does it feel to consider your lists?
A survey of your ‘go-to-team’ may be eye-opening, surprising, and/or validating. It may be more or less than you expected, thought, or hoped for. It may spark you to spend your time differently with people. It may allow you to more easily step away from some relationships…and deeper into others. It will hopefully illustrate who holds a true connection in your heart and a ‘go-to’ role in your mind.
If I made your list, thank you!
(C) 2012 Whitney McMillan
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