Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Ode to my Friends

I talked about it briefly in my last post, but I thought that I just needed to say it again. I LOVE MY FRIENDS! And I'm talking about my real friends. I'm talking about the ones that have always been there. The ones that tell me about myself, even when I don't want to hear about it. The ones that are there through thick and thin. The ones that keep my accountable. My true friends. I could probably count them on one hand, and I'm okay with that.

It seems like it is the season for thanking friends, but in this week alone I have seen the qualities in my friends that I truly and completely cherish. I couldn't imagine them not being a part of my life. The thing is, I couldn't really have true friends until I was at peace with myself. Until I was able to recognize my flaws and work towards changing them. Note: I did not say get rid of or completely fix them, but know that they are there and be willing to change them. When I was able to do that, I was able to truly let the ones closest to me be an actual friend. The ones that stuck around, pushed through, and helped to build me into a better woman.

They fit different categories, each accomplishing and filling some necessity in my life. Each part fitting together to complete me entirely. I feel so blessed for each one of them and the greatness and challenges that come with.

I love you all. Thank you!

If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.--La Rochefoucauld

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