We all have friends that we would do anything within our power to help...the problem I have come across is that people are ACTUALLY surprised when they find that one of their friends will do that for them. Why? Have things changed so much that we tend to be distrustful or wary of our own friends, do we do things and expect something in return? I do things for my friends and family with NO expectations from them. I love my friends and family and going through cancer and chemotherapy taught me a LOT of things. Love those around you UNCONDITIONALLY and without reservation.
It is so easy to get down, but why does it seem so hard to be happy. I look around me and I am not rich, I live with my parents because I lost pretty much everything while I was sick. But I am the wealthiest person alive because of the love and support that I received from my friends and family during that time. I continued to take care of those that I love even when I was sick. I kept a roof over their heads, food on the table, and told them every day how much I love them. I was genuinely afraid that the day would come that I would no longer be able to.
Anger used to come so easily and so fiercely that some days it was actually scary. That is completely under control as well. I have a fiery temper and I have been known to say and do things that hurt and destroyed, and I knew it. Now, I pick and choose my words carefully so that I don't hurt and I don't destroy someone's feelings or confidence. My self confidence was destroyed for so many years that I promised myself that it would never happen by my "hand" ever.
I do get down, but I don't stay down. I am like Tigger, I bounce back. My wish for everyone is that you will look deep inside yourself and realize that you have a strength that you may not consciously realize that is there, use that strength every day to battle your demons. I do understand that for some, it may take medications to help with that strength, but we all have support systems surrounding us in the name of friends and family.
The next time you have a friend who needs your help, remind them that the love you have for them is unconditional, and without bounds...I can almost guarantee that they will be surprised and in turn they will love you more for it.
Thanks for reading!!
Love to all,
~RaveynAngel~
