What Everybody Ought To Know About Willpower and Friendship
Unfortunately, my own fierce focus does not, as it turns out, have much reach into--say--other people's minds, hearts or souls.
My willpower is completely vulnerable, useless and stripped of power when it comes to influencing ?other people?.
(Which is good because we all probably need several reminders a day that life isn't about control.)
Get Rid of Your Friends Once And For All
We can settle for a card instead of a birthday lunch.
A text instead of a call.
A "next time" instead of a "yes, I'll be there".
When the Best Place to Be Is Right Where You Are
Sometimes, I find, the best route to gratitude is your own backyard.
Standing on the patch of grass you live on.
Surrounded by the people who share your bit of geography.
A “Liked” Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words
Even ten years ago, when we described them, we referenced things we did together in real-time.
That walk we went on, that party we attended, that conversation we had over coffee.
Friendships were formed by series of things that actually happened. Time together built on time together.
Haunted By My Past
Maybe I'm not paying attention because the 1,000 people before you let me down.
Lost my trust.
Broke my heart.