How to be a good friend.
Over the years, I find myself thinking more about my friends
and how they are doing. I’m reminded of my mom sitting at the window in the
early morning sunlight with a cup of Earl Grey writing long letters to loved
ones. Now that I’ve moved far away I now receive her letters and it makes me
smile to know that I can close my eyes and see her as she was writing it.
While reading a letter from mom today it was evident to me
that the content of her letters are significant. By this I mean she mentioned
how friends and family were doing but also includes lessons to be mindful of
during my day. She knows my naughtiness, you see.
I was quite troublesome for my deal old mum during my
fragile formative years and she did the best she could to make me understand
those things of which I felt I already knew. Parents react differently to a
troublesome child than they would a friend or partner. They are more patient
and see so much of their younger selves in us. Hurtful words are said in anger
yet forgotten with a hug and cry moments later.
When I think of friends I have lost over the years I often
find myself hoping I could go back and undo the damage done. I wish I could
have been more patient with a wayward friend and not so intolerant. As years
pass I remember what a dear friend they once were rather than the issue that
separated us.
I share now my mom’s lesson for today. Love is always about
giving and never about taking. You give your love to others and others give
their love back to you. Always try to see yourself in others no matter how far
removed they may initially seem. Judge them as you would yourself but forgive
instantly. Sometimes parting is necessary, it’s in the doing that matters.
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