Being there for others

[caressa]

You are reading from the book Each Day a New Beginning

Even though I can't solve your problems, I will be there as your sounding board whenever you need me.
—Sandra K. Lamberson

The prize we each have been given is our ability to offer full and interested attention to people seeking our counsel. And seldom does a day pass, that we aren't given the opportunity to listen, to nurture, to offer hope where it's been dashed.

We are not separate, one from another. Interdependence is our blessing; however, we fail to recognize it at our crucial crossroads. Alone we ponder. Around us, others, too, are often suffering in silence. These Steps that guide our lives push us to break the silence. The secrets we keep, keep us from the health we deserve.

Our emotional well-being is enhanced each time we share ourselves - our stories or our attentive ears. We need to be a part of someone else's pain and growth in order to make use of the pain that we have grown beyond. Pain has its purpose in our lives. And in the lives of our friends, too. It's our connection to one another, the bridge that closes the gap.

We dread our pain. We hate the suffering our friends must withstand. But each of us gains when we accept these challenges as our invitations for growth and closeness to others.

Secrets keep us sick. I will listen and share and be well.

[caressa222]

Like this. We are not suppose to give advice, but we can share our personal experience, strength and hope.

[majestyjo]

Have friend who call me and say they feel better after talking to me. it is the same when i call them, we are there for each other. It is generally a two way street, although some are not capable of giving, but it is okay, it balances it self out and you receive from someone else, be it a friend or a stranger. God works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform. Not sure if that is an exact quote, but close enough. He is an awesome God.