Friendship

One of the greatest aspects of the human consciousness, our incredibly complex inner self, is the ability to relate and connect with other people. Everywhere around us, every day we are surrounded with the chances to hear stories, learn about life from perspectives other than our own, and to develop companionships that can fill our hearts with joy and laughter. But how many people do you pass by? How often do you rush past those chances, eyes cast downward and your mind submersed in your stresses? With any relationship, regardless of its dynamic, there comes a requirement for some degree of vulnerability. But we are all afraid of it. And we allow that fear to be greater than deep, sincere feelings have for others. Whether it be platonic or romantic, relationship is vital. If I had to take a guess, and believe me this one is educated, we do it because we lack not only faith in others, but ourselves as well. Can I care enough? Do I have anything to even offer? Can I be myself? Questions surge through our minds like the swell of a storm, and instead of weathering it, we allow ourselves and our emotions to be washed away back into the shallow realm of acquaintances. Friendship, romance, any connection between two people is bound to come with its share of complications and messy details. We spend so much time searching for that perfect mate, that perfect best friend, or that perfect family member to keep close to our side. Our ability to accept each other for who we are, mistakes, faults, bad habits and all is incredibly limited. And all that time, while we’re stiff arming people who could potentially change our lives, we hiding ourselves too, masking our own imperfections. I would venture to say that for some reason the entire world is trying to hide their hearts. But we are here for more than a fear of disappointment, for more than a life spent alone… we are all ready to be loved, to be laughed at, to be laughed with, and we shouldn’t be afraid to admit it. That we feel, that we enjoy and need company. Circumstance will always present us with reasons why we shouldn’t do something, there is no escaping the possibilities of both good or bad outcome. So what right moment are we really waiting for? I am in love. And I have some really great friends. I think the world of all the people in my life, and time is too short to go on trying to figure out the reasons why I shouldn’t feel like I do. The heart is the greatest doorway to possibility; is yours open?