Who Are Your Friends?
Take a closer look at your friends. Who are the ones who are supporting you while you pursue your dreams or even have a vision? Who are the ones who genuinely care about what you’re doing and choose to encourage you to help you grow or at least let you know that they believe in you rather than make faces at each other when you speak about yourself or propose an idea? These are important questions one should ask to create meaningful relationships and let go of those that don’t serve us. There are many self-proclaimed experts who will speak without knowing about any given topic even after no understanding or experience regarding the matter at hand. True leaders listen, learn, and provide helpful insight into situations. They never judge, but instead try to gain a different perspective.
I’ve come across a lot of people in my lifetime and have intuitively been able to discern which of the people who come into my life are genuine and which ones are not. This doesn’t mean I don’t give people a chance to prove me wrong, but in my experience, gut instinct has not failed me. As someone who often wears her heart on her sleeve and chooses to be honest, I find it troublesome every time I come across people who are the exact opposite. I, also, find that these people generally have no true friends due to the walls they have created for themselves. Whether it’s based on their own insecurities and lack of life purpose, it’s a real travesty and I feel for them because they will only be able to develop superficial relationships. People like that will always doubt you because they only have doubt in their hearts for themselves. It is important to remember that others can only provide what they have to give and if they have no goals, they will never envision you achieving yours. If you aren’t sure who those friends are, take a quick look at something as simple as your social media and see how many times they have “liked” the great things you have accomplished, experienced, or posted while they approve of anything else that’s only mundane.
Align Yourself With People Who Find Value In What You Do.
Just last night I had a conversation with a fellow friend and entrepreneur. In the few hours we spoke, I learned so much about him and about myself. All very positive things. This person has an ambition and drive that I admire. He not only challenges himself, but he creates an environment where others can do the same. He provides tools, ideas, and resources in exchange for a better life for those who come into his. His cause resonates with mine as I’ve often tried to help and encourage others throughout my life. I believe that selflessness achieves more for all than having a selfish cause. I started this blog because I have many ideas I’d like to share and others I’d like to see come to fruition. On the same note, I believe in the philosophy expressed by the movie, “Field Of Dreams,” when they said, “If you build it, they will come.”
As my friend and I discussed how we could put our minds together and make a difference, he revealed how he saw in me the innate qualities that I often strive to portray and live by for my sake and that of others. This was a very humbling experience as we generally don’t know how others view us in respect to how we wish to be seen. I can only expect great things to come by aligning myself with positive and driven people like him who aim at making this world a better place. I just hope you too can find and get to know people who respect you and will bring out the best in you.
