Risk It!

When I saw the postman on Wednesday, I said check it out. I showed him my taped package, which was darn near perfection when looking at my seven previous attempts – all adequate, but just not pretty.

Good luck opening that Christmas package – Hahaha.

Backstory: My older sister, Sue, was the go-to when it came to wrapping presents. I wished for her presence a couple of times. I swear she could’ve made a million or more out of that profession. There’s still time.

I was reminiscing with others recently when we decided that we really missed sitting around the supper table with family, although maybe at times painful if one got too smart – my dad had reach like no other. My bad.

Humanity may need a bit more of that.

Seriously though, looking back, those times were some of the best times in most of our lives. We knew undoubtedly that someone had our backs at all times – family was big, and I hope it still is, miles upon miles separate us.

Family gatherings were huge back in the day, not just once a year reunions – holidays and summer picnics at my auntie’s and uncle’s. The house had two stories. And a tree for climbing in the front. Big fun!

Humanity needs more of that, too.

Finally, there comes a day when friends become more of a family member. Friends who would not allow anyone to talk badly about you behind your back, setting the record straight or perhaps they aren’t or weren’t true friends after all.

Is it possible to have true friends? Contemplate that for a moment. I surely hope so.

I do have a handful of good friends who are family. They are a phone call away. I am thankful and grateful to have them. I would love to see them daily. Thankfully, my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren are nearby. I do have siblings and cousins. Perhaps, a family reunion someday.

True friends I feel can be hard to come by. There’s so much involved – expectations, ulterior motives, trust (huge one), ego, and the list goes on.

With all of that going on in our minds even in a second, some may just think it’s better to keep to themselves. True friends will give you the space needed for personal growth and assist on your healing journey. And that would be reciprocated.

Open your heart center to allow and nurture a friendship.

It's okay to step out of your comfort zone once in a while whether it be physically or emotionally (in one’s mind). A breath of fresh air is needed. It rejuvenates! Get in the car and drive to your closest in distance friend who is family.

Blessings of Peace and Love