My friends and friendship in general are two topics that have come up repeatedly for me this week.  Possibly because of recent events but more probably because of the way I am feeling towards certain friends past and present.

I am exceedingly grateful to my friends who support me and encourage me.  The ones who dare to be completely honest with me since they know I can handle it.  I love when I can be the same for them.  We call each other out when required.  We’re not afraid to offend each other because our friendship is solid.  These are my people.  The individuals I want around me.

There is a certain friendship that is making me feel sad at the moment.  We seem to have lost touch.  Previously we shared very similar interests and could spend hours talking about everything and nothing in particular at the same time.  I honour this friendship for what it meant to me (at the time) and what gifts I take from the experience.

And yes, there are such things as BAD friends.  Those people who you have to shake off repeatedly because you have changed and they haven’t.  They are no longer equipped to converse with you or support you.  Heck, they don’t even know you anymore.  Quite honestly they have lost all privileges; they are no longer entitled to have access to you.  Then why oh why are they prone to hanging around like bad smells?

I am fortunate to have some very special friends.  The ones who make me burst with happiness to have them in my life.