As I think about what to write about, I want to rant and rave about some things. Then I realize no one wants to read a rant and rave blog; they want to read something that really makes them think. So here is what I have been thinking about: how to live out what I believe in. It is hard to live out your beliefs when they go against everything in this world, especially when you hang out with people that don’t believe the way you do. It is hard when the people you call “friends” end up bringing you down.
After a long “coffee shop” chat with a friend yesterday, I took a step back and analyzed my week. “Why on this day was I so happy… why on this day was I in such a funk.” After praying, thinking, and chatting about it, I came to the conclusion: many times the way we feel has a lot to do with the people we surround ourselves with. No, not everyone is perfect (actually no one is), but when we surround ourselves with people that bring out our good qualities rather than people that bring out our “bad” qualities, we can see a difference in our happiness. Is this the same for everyone, or just a battle I am struggling in? Think about it.
My goal for the week: surround myself with the people that bring out the best in me and have an accountability partner (you know who you are) to help me through the days when I struggle to do so.
Great words here, Liz. I really aim to surrond myself with people who reflect where I want my life to go. The truth is, that's already happening, no matter what kind of people those are. Knowing that, I try to be intentional about who I really do life with and encourage others to do that same. it will shape not only your days, but the rest of your life.
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