100%. We keep feeding our culture with the idea of 'work' in everything, even in our daily lives where we should respite from work, yet we turn our emotional/social wellbeing into 'work' in itself.. Very ironic..
What a delightful surprise to read about friendship's richness. Maybe we don't think enough both about the importance of friendship, and how they should flow with more ease. My sister and I were recently talking about friendships that go through difficult times, and she passed on wisdom she received from an ex-boyfriend many years ago, that friends are like ocean waves, and you just have to let them flow in their own rhythm.
I am surprised to find myself nearing 50 with several close friends. I'd always assumed friendships would be rare for me. I'm grateful for them, but also constantly surprised by them. We grow not together necessarily, but alongside, and it's kind of a wonder.
I agree. For me, friendships are a delight, and they don't feel like they involve any work.
100%. We keep feeding our culture with the idea of 'work' in everything, even in our daily lives where we should respite from work, yet we turn our emotional/social wellbeing into 'work' in itself.. Very ironic..
What a delightful surprise to read about friendship's richness. Maybe we don't think enough both about the importance of friendship, and how they should flow with more ease. My sister and I were recently talking about friendships that go through difficult times, and she passed on wisdom she received from an ex-boyfriend many years ago, that friends are like ocean waves, and you just have to let them flow in their own rhythm.
I am surprised to find myself nearing 50 with several close friends. I'd always assumed friendships would be rare for me. I'm grateful for them, but also constantly surprised by them. We grow not together necessarily, but alongside, and it's kind of a wonder.