“If you had a friend you knew you’d never see again, what would you say? If you could do one last thing for someone you love, what would it be? Say it, do it, don’t wait. Nothing lasts forever.”

Quite a bit of time has passed since I’ve last written and published a piece of work. There are so many factors that play into why I haven’t, but it honestly comes down to my unwillingness to take the time it requires and the excuses I tell myself to make that acceptable from day to day.

And now that’s why I am here . . . sitting in front of my fireplace on a beautiful December evening, feeling that I need to express something heavy on my mind, heart and soul.

The individuals we choose to be in our lives are our driving forces – for better or for worse. They are our kindred spirits, soul sisters & brothers, support systems and most importantly our friends. Friendships, just like any other relationship, requires ability, willingness and understanding. Ability to commit.  Willingness to accept, love and be with that person through both the dark and the light. Understanding that we are all busy but we still need to make time for each other, one way or another.

Someone said to me this weekend, “you can’t trust everyone, but you can trust everyone to be themselves.”

Let that resonate. 

Head up, heart strong.