Last night and this morning have left me feeling kind of low. For years, I've been the silent listener, dependable friend.... and I guess the one people turn to when they need cheering up. Well, I've just realised that isn't an ideal situation. Last night and today, I had friends sharing their grief/fears/sadness with me and it's left me pretty depressed although they did cheer up. Me thinks, maybe, I shouldn't always be a friend in need!!!
Speaking of 'friend in need', there's a beautiful line from one of Paulo Coelho's novels that really made me rethink on that saying. To paraphrase what he said (since my wonderful memory prevents me from remembering it exactly) - 'anyone can be a friend in need. People love to appear concerned when you're in trouble. However, a real friend is one who is able to share your joys.'
I'm not sure about whether everyone will come to your aid when you're in need but I do agree that it's difficult to share other's joys. That requires a degree of selflessness because at the back of your mind you do think - why couldn't it be me??
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Cheer up Marlsy-Parlsy..... you can always come and share my joy - here (i.e. looking after these lovely kiddos :-) )
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