"If you haven't read my post on Lifeship, I recommend you to read it. Among the different types of ships on our Lifeship is Friendship. Have you ever wondered how people with different backgrounds and ideologies can enjoy each other's company or share the same interests?" The backbone of every relationship is friendship. What then is friendship? Britannica defines it as a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between two people. Although some have been hurt by friends, it can be discouraging. I have enjoyed amazing friendships with people, many have and you can but it also starts with you becoming a good friend. Image by katemangostar (Freepik ) I see myself as someone who is not an expert, but rather as someone who is continuously learning. Here are some insights from my own experiences and from observing other people's lives that I believe are important for fostering strong and lasting friendships. Building anything in life, including friendsh...
I am sure you might have heard of the phrase "broken but not destroyed", this is a powerful word as almost everyone can relate to it in one way or the other.
Behind every success, achievement, and even the seemingly bad, there is a story. We so much wish for a stress-free life, comfort zone settings, and a touch of fairytale or magical experience. It will interest you to know that whatever you are going through is meant to make you stronger and better not to kill you.
I have heard of people with very horrible backgrounds who against all odds didn't allow it to define them and they turned out to be a voice to their generation. This is true of the saying that broken crayons still colours.
The reason why many might not move past their broken state to be mended is that they hold on to the past dearly because they find it hard to let go. It won't be that easy I must confess but every form of unforgiveness, and hatred will only hold you bound as a prisoner. Some might not even want to admit that they are hurting because they don't want to appear vulnerable.
So instead of healing, they end up destroying others with their broken edges, which is much worse. It takes time to heal but never run away from it. Have you seen gold or diamond in their raw state, you will agree with me that they can't be used directly as accessories. They go through pressure, compression, heat, hammering, and so on to become the precious and beautiful accessories we long to wear.
For a seed to grow it has to go into the ground, what we would call "to bury" but then after few days it comes out fresh and full of life ready to begin another journey. You have a lot on your inside and it might take that problem to reveal it. What you passed through might just be the key you need to open the door you might meet in the nearest future or even the key someone else might need to unlock their doors into the light.
You never can tell what greatness lies ahead until you truly let go of your worries, fears, and hurts. You are not alone. There is a helper, a friend ready to hold your hands and lead you through. His name is Jesus, He is everything you will ever need. Just call on him and He will answer.
Cheers to a reformed you.
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