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| At Large ~ (c) 1908-1909 by Arthur Christopher Benson |
Throughout much of my life, I was not very good at making or maintaining friendships. Because of my past experiences, I can sometimes come off as disinterested, cold, or aloof when meeting someone for the first time. But that couldn't be farther from the truth; I would dare say that those who have really taken the time to get to know me have seen the real me and seen beyond that facade I put up. My thirties were spent learning how to be a better friend to people, and how to let others be a friend to me. I will speak more on that in next week's Bridges series when I talk about The Connected Bridge ~ The Bridge to Friendship.
In our adult years, most of us are incredibly busy. We have neither the time nor the energy required to make and maintain these friendships. But what I have discovered in my own life is these connections are so incredibly necessary. They keep me going forward in life. I NEED People in my life! After years of walking alone, I have been blessed with some amazing friendships in my adult years, and staying connected keeps me healthy mentally.
Today, I want to share with you an excerpt from the chapter on "Friendship" from At Large by Arthur Christopher Benson. This is a wonderful volume of essays on life written around 1908-1909. I have the original book, but it's also available in the public domain through Project Gutenberg - CLICK HERE. So I'll leave you with this reading for today. You can click on the link below to read the .PDF version of the excerpt from "Friendship." The language is slightly antiquated, but I assure you, the message is just as relevant today in 2021 as it was back in 1908.
CLICK HERE TO READ "FRIENDSHIP"
~ S
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