Making Friends
Me: What if I don't make any friends? Friend: That's ridiculous! Me: But it's a real concern of mine. What if I can't do it? Friend: You'll be fine. I had that conversation with my friend about 9 years ago. I was packing up, about to move out of the community where I grew up in, and was very afraid. I wasn't confident enough in my ability to make new friends and to my friend this idea was "ridiculous". She was right. I've been through a lot of shit. Things were just not working out and it's during these times when we feel we aren't really good at anything. Pride is at an all time low. Joy is at an all time low. What makes me truly happy? What is my proudest accomplishment? I sat down and really thought about that. What stands out the most? After a long time I finally figured it out. Let me preface this by saying, this "accomplishment" or "ability" is nothing without "serendipity". It is nothing w