A friend

What is the work/function of people we call friends in our lives? When asked, people agreed that its not about the financial weight attached but the Value of whatever they do; Sometimes all you need from them might just be a Smile to get uplifted, a Call to restore your wounded self-esteem and confidence, a Rebuke to put you in the right path, a Compliment to encourage you, a 'Sorry' to let you know they care.

But there is one aspect many of us are blind to and refuse to admit…..

True friends are either 'Scaffolds' or 'Structures': 'Structures' stay forever and give you the befitting shape while the 'Scaffolds' come in to help strengthen you in one aspect/area of your life and removed when they serve a purpose before they are removed cos if they remain, the don't give the 'Building’ a befitting look. 

In every relationship you're involved in, you're faced with categorizing them into 'Scaffolds' or 'Structures'; the 'Scaffolds you must remove and you need wisdom to know when they are due and how to remove them - its a hurting experience but they must be removed to give the building the magnificent look it should be.

The ‘Structures’ must remain irrespective of their weak points cos without them, the ‘Building’ cannot stand; instead when such weaknesses are discovered, they are reinforced to be Stronger-though it may be emotionally-tasking, time-consuming, resource-draining but at the end the Building is filled with joy that it wasn’t a wrong decision.

Now you’re through, go through the questions and:

1. Sincerely answer them for yourself.

2. Apply it to everyone you call your friend.

Questions

1. ‘What does the person I consider closest to me represent in my life?’

(a) Structure (b) Scaffold

2. ‘Who am I to the person closest to me?’

(a) Structure (b) Scaffold

Have a nice day!!