Rebellious and young.
Dear Dr. S,
I was having breakfast this morning with a dear Springside gal pal M.B. and we were discussing a situation I had found myself in this year. We were talking about friendship and how Springside teaches us that we will be friends forever. As grown ups I feel that people can easily forget about building lasting relationships just accepting the hardships and challenges that life throws at us. As a result simply letting go of what is not directly present. But, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to accept negativity like that because I truly believe a simple how are you or hello every now and then can save us from falling into such a trap of laziness and inevitable loneliness.
M. made a good point that we have to realize that not everyone was taught how to build strong caring friendships like the ones we’ve experienced at Springside. It is a hard thing to accept but I suppose it is part of growing up. We were taught to be givers. In some relationships it can become a burden if we give too much where we are then left feeling a bit empty. Springside has always had an optimistic approach to everything and that something can be learned from every situation that will only push us forward into our next great achievements.
My favorite lesson of all is that I don’t ever have to accept what is given to me I can always change it for the better as long as I am willing to learn. It is these lessons learned that make growing up at times a lot easier and without them I don’t know where I’d be.
With Love.
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