Friends

What are your friendships like? Do you find yourself in loving supportive relationships? Or is there a constant drain on you? What is it you look for in friendships? Maybe thats where we can start. 

For me what i look for is honesty and inclusion.  That allows me to open up and slowly peak my tiny turtle head out and begin to make my crawl to the ocean. I find myself having difficulty in new relationships, understanding how to approach them. There is some tip toeing because Im always nervous, and I keep pushing forward. Another thing I find difficult is the boundaries, what theirs are what mine is, and how to navigate them.

A lot of times we get so excited that we may have a new friend that we over do it. Or maybe under do it! Its a new exciting experience and we start to create something fulfilling. Whats the depth it will go, will it become a deeper connection or will it be just another acquaintance? 

So what steps can we take to build deeper friendships? Communicate, even if you are afraid, even if you think they wont understand. Thats how you build deeper bonds. Be consistent, reach out, send a letter in the mail, make your friendship a priority. Do something together, find a hobby, go out and have fun! And most of all share the love! Hold space for your new friend or old friend. Accept them where they are at and by doing that there will be no expectations. 

I hope that helps you find and make lasting friendships! Here is to all the new and exciting people you will meet! To the new friends and to building deeper connections! Cheers

Today was a 6. Still not 100%