I like to think that I’m a good communicator, but not the most consistent.
I find myself obsessed with my alone time, and forgetting that relationships, platonic or not, require intentionality.
I moved and kept telling myself that I needed time to settle in which is half way accurate and another half an excuse for why I stopped reaching out to my friends and family. While there is definitely a necessary time for adjustment, I believe that we should do everything with intention in order to live the life that we want and need.
So lately, I’ve been feeling guilty that I’ve been letting important friendships to me, fall through the cracks.
It’s easy to get caught up in the everyday’s of life. It’s easier to do what you want, mind your business, and not do the things that take some effort. But tell and show people you love them properly, while you still can. Make time for phone calls even if it’s just an hour every two weeks.
While we are all busy and facing our own struggles and trying to be our best selves, don’t forget that we are better together than we are apart. Relationships feed your soul, contribute to your joy, comfort your loneliness. Make yourself and your friends accountable for staying up on each other.
It’s a particular weird time in my life, where I am only worried about myself. And while I find joy in improving who I am, it doesn’t mean I should cast aside the friends who have showed their love, loyalty, and support to me for years and years.
Don’t forget the ones who loved on you when you were in a bad spot. Who sent you $5 dollars without questions (yes $5 dollars is a lot in college when you only have $25 in your account). It’s easy to be on your own and humming to your own beat when life is good. Don’t just lean on people when you need a shoulder to cry on. Be a person of consistent character.
Be a good friend, be a person who shows up when it matters. Cause man, life is short.
Until next time folks.
Stay motivated, Stay organized, Stay Inspired.
Love,
J
