BE AN AUTHENTIC FRIEND

Good morning to you all.  I hope you are well.  I also hope you know that when I say that, I mean it.   Today's quote, "Authenticity is lost when you are only there in times of joy but not sorrow."  It's so easy to be there for someone when things are going well for both of you.  What about when things suck?

Can you be a true friend when you are truly needed?  That can be a hard question.  If we are honest with ourselves we know that sometimes things are hard enough for us and we just don't have it in us to really care about anyone else.  Why do we need to be a support for someone else when we need it too?  

Real friendship.  True friendship means that you are there through thick and thin.  Through good times and bad.  Of course we want life to be wonderful for everyone and ourselves but it isn't always the case.  The next time you ask someone how they are, do it with real feeling and meaning.  

Whenever anyone asks us about our well being we always say we are fine or everything is great even if our world is crumbling down around us.  In order to be supported by a friend, be honest with a friend.  If you can't be honest with your friends then you need new friends.  

In this case it is quality versus quantity.  You don't need a million people who couldn't care less if you stopped breathing.  You need just one true friend. 
I really and truly care about my friends and all of you reading these blogs.  Reach out anytime as I will always be there for you!

Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! ~Love, Amy