Friendship

“A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.”

Friendship is a connection that lasts longer than any other because of only one strong element in it which even a love-relationship lacks and that is “no expectations.”

The most amazing hugs, the resounding laughter, the sometimes threatening to walk away and yet stay back without the need of any persuading, the hang-outs, the picking at each other, the calling names, the sharing of secrets and so much more without serious and weighty expectations or demands, friendship truly is the best relationship we make in this world.

I have been thinking a lot about friendship lately. About those friendships that we have. The true, real, and dirty friendships.

The ones where those that reside in that tight inner circle see us and all of our parts.

Our truly true selves. Vulnerable. Naked (both figuratively and physically).

They see us at our worst. When we have broken down and are lying on the floor without a hope in the world. They know when to allow us to break down. To cry. To let it all out.

And they know when to set us straight. To deliver us some hard truths that only these true friendships are capable of. Delivering truths knowing that the words will not sting but that they will be felt with the best intentions of kindness, love, and reality.

And they see us at our best. When our worlds are full of joy.

They know us. They know what brings us the absolute, most happiness.

At times they may know us even better than ourselves. These friendships. The ones that reside in our inner circle.

And while sometimes this inner circle alters. Sometimes it’s shaped grows or shrinks. Sometimes it’s members swap out. That is just living in its constant flow. There is a comfort in knowing that this inner circle is there for you – in all of your days. In your best ones. In your worst ones. This circle has your back. To support. To cheer you on. To offer a warm bed and a hot cup of tea at any time of the night. To answer your call or your text. To send out loving vibes when there is just a sense that they are needed. Words are often not needed. Just a look. Just a feeling.

I feel grateful for this inner circle. These strong friends that reside in mine. They lift me. They help make me who I am today. And tomorrow and every day. They are a part of me and I am a part of them. This kind of friendship, this kind of love is what makes the world such a beautiful place.