The Importance of Having Friends

Friends make Life better!

They tell you when you're right and when you're wrong. They keep your secrets! (this is big) They are down for the cause, whatever it is. They'll laugh with you and cry with you or laugh at you when you cry. (Either combo is fine) Friends are a safe place for you to be appreciated for being who you are. They take you out of your head and bring you back to reality. Friends are irreplaceable and VERY hard to come by! So, if you have some good ones, be grateful. Because there are some terrible camouflage friends out there. I think I've weeded my friend garden and am extremely happy with my the lovely garden I have now!

In my life, I've been really blessed when it comes to the department of "friends". Although it took me while to gain an understanding of how important friendship was, once I did, I was so appreciative. I have learned that friends do not all have to be the same. Each person contributes something different to your life. In my case, I tend to be the resourceful friend. I have a lot of random skills, interests and objects you may need to get things done. I'm also the crazy, goofy, fun friend. As a friend I think I offer loyalty and honesty and boy will keep your secrets! I try to always look at myself as guide for what I want in a friend. If I'm being a good friend, how can I expect to have good friends? 

My friends, on the other hand, are all so different! From looks, to personality, occupations and temperaments. My group of friends is a group of about 5-6 wonderful women who are all achieving their own personal goals. They are all pretty incredible in their own right. Some are great moms, some are world travelers not afraid to go where the wind takes them. Some are philanthropists and passionate businesswomen determined to make their lives matter. Some are educators and some are all in one. I think its important to remember that in the age of social media, friendships are still important. Spending time with friends feeds the soul. Its like a breath of fresh air, really!  

"Friends are flowers, each different in appearance and aroma but all adding beauty to the bouquet of life." This is a quote I made up ( because I'm deep like that but mostly because its true) So feel free to take it and use it!

Have you told your friends how much you appreciate them lately?

Shout to my girls! You know who you are ;)

Thanks for reading!

~Lo