friendship
C.S Lewis got it right: friendship is born when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
Four Truths About Friendship
Everyone needs friends in order to survive. No human can live on their own forever, with no friends or no companions. I've never been the best friend in the world. Due to my mental illness going untreated for so long, my relationships have suffered in the past. If I've learned anything, it's that keeping up a friendship is hard work.
By Amanda Doyle8 years ago in Humans
We Three: My Past, My Shadow, & Me
Where I grew up, your past follows you everywhere. Good, bad, and ugly, it’ll always be there. Either tearing you down or making you stronger. My past involves a lot of misconceptions, which turned into plenty of misunderstandings, and resulted in a plethora of embarrassing moments for me.
By something wilde8 years ago in Humans
Ministry Through Friends
Last year I was offered two positions in a different city. I was so excited about the opportunities but it required me to up-root myself from everything I knew and loved in Philadelphia. I had to quickly prepare to be a part-time college professor and full-time researcher; the goals I have set myself were finally happening. When I told my family and friends about the new opportunities and the relocation, they were so excited for me. Their excitement and support for my career goals meant so much to me. I was so proud.
By Leslie Williams8 years ago in Humans
For a Reason or a Season?
We are all aware that not everyone we encounter will remain a part of our lives. Occasionally people move away, unfortunately some are taken by nature. Some friendships face a bitter end. Then there is also the simple reason that you grow apart. I want us to focus on the latter.
By Cyn Muthoni8 years ago in Humans
Lovers No More (Ch. 5)
I really had no idea of what I was getting into when I signed up for college. I was totally dumbstruck at the notion of the fact that I was no longer in high school. I was now in the big waters of serious business. I was in with the big boys and girls now. If I was going to become a teacher, I needed to get started with and deal with reality and not dreams. I told myself that if I worked really hard and got my Bachelors degree, I could still show up Eddie. I wanted this mainly for myself. The race had begun. All the time, I knew that he was having the time of his life with me not being around. I had that feeling myself. I was happy for most of my last year. Now, it was his turn. I could practically hear him throwing a party all the way from Middle Village. He must have been in seventh Heaven knowing that I wasn’t going to be around for a while. I could only imagine how happy he must have been. He took away my dream before graduation. Now, there was nobody there to rob him of his dream. I was hoping that someone would have done that to him. I was able to live with that concept up until a point.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
Lovers No More (Ch. 2)
This was probably the best September start that I have ever had in my entire life. I had one year of high school under my belt and eagerly awaited for the second. This time, the building took on a whole new look. It was as if I were a part of the place. I felt more comfortable and quite secure. The new Maurice was definitely much better than the old one.
By Maurice Bernier8 years ago in Humans
Richard Major
Richard Major, he is The Valley’s Most Authentic. When I met him, I had a feeling that he and I were going to click. There was something there immediately, whether I was able to see it in the beginning or not. Rich is straight up about everything: in life, in love, in spirit, in music. Everything is truthful, straightforward, right and justified. I've honestly never met anyone like him. Immediate connections with people are rare; that's why each and every one of us recognize it when we encounter it. It's inevitable, unavoidable, and beautiful.
By something wilde8 years ago in Humans
Kalina Hyde
When I first met Kalina, I hadn't said a word to her and I was already terrified. Mostly because on a scale of one to ten she's like a twenty five and I'm a negative six. She was head guard and had been working at Soak Ya since it opened; so, that made her a million times more important than I'd ever be. And to make matters worse, I was a new guard. (And now that I'm an old guard I understand the rep that comes with the term new guard. Trust me...it's not all that great)
By something wilde8 years ago in Humans
