Comments on: Why A Friendship Is Unique When There's No Need To Explain https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/ Cathy Chester, MS Advocate shares decades of wisdom Sun, 30 May 2021 21:17:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Terri Webster Schrandt https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27596 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:41:27 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27596 You are so right about friendships, Cathy, this is such a great post. While I am a friendly person, I have only a few close friends, and they have been my besties for over 30 years. Leisure activities bring the possibilities of friendships together too, as I have found with the windsurf gals I met 6 years ago. I also cherish the "friends"I have met on Facebook and in the blogosphere!

]]> By: Corinne Rodrigues https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27595 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:14:03 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27595 I think the older we get, the harder we want to work on friendships. We seek the company of like-minded people who 'get' us. Your post made me think of that verse from Dinah Craik's poem:
Oh, the comfort—
the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person—
having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words,
but pouring them all right out,
just as they are,
chaff and grain together;
certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them,
keep what is worth keeping,
and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.

]]> By: Leanne@crestingthehill https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27594 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:04:05 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27594 friendships have been such a core issue to me over the last few years - coming to grips with one in particular that I needed to let go and appreciating the others and definitely the need to tend and invest time in the ones that are special to me. Great post Cathy!

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27593 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:32:44 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27593 Just know you put a big smile on my face. ❤️

]]> By: Lois Alter Mark https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27592 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:11:37 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27592 Such a beautiful post, Cathy. It makes me proud to be able to call you my friend. Now, if we could just find a way to shorten those 3000 miles ... xoxo

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27591 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 19:01:47 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27591 My mother always used to recite that song and right now I can hear her in my mind's eye singing it! You are right that good friends are a gift. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Helene.

]]> By: Helene Cohen Bludman https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27590 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:40:29 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27590 Diane Keaton's awful rendition on The Oscars notwithstanding, I think of that childhood song, "Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold." A good friend is truly a gift and the older we get the more we can appreciate that. Enjoyed this post, Cathy.

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27589 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:47:27 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27589 Yes, it's definitely worth the challenge, Barbara. My husband and I agree that wherever we move it must be in a community that has a lot going on in order to make it easier to meet new people. I am sure you will meet some wonderful people wherever you are, Barbara.

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27588 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:45:39 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27588 That's a great way to put it, Christine. Exactly true.

I wish you wellness and good days always. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cathy

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27587 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:42:57 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27587 Exactly, Stephanie. I recently had dinner with a friend who was the first person I met in the town we moved to. It felt like we continued a conversation from the one we had years ago.

How wonderful for you to have such marvelous friends in your life! I'll take the love and hugs from SD. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27586 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:41:18 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27586 Yes, I completely understand now too. I also remember visiting my husband's grandmother in Florida who, at 100, complained she had no friends left to visit her. I felt so sad for this wonderful lady. I know what your dad meant. Big sigh for him and big hugs to you, Haralee, my sweet online friend.

]]> By: shifrachester@gmail.com https://anempoweredspirit.com/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27585 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:36:04 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2015/10/27/why-a-friendship-is-unique-when-theres-no-need-to-explain/#comment-27585 That's so beautiful and they are so blessed to have such an incredible bond!

My 3 closest friends are identical twins who I've known for 46 years and my across-the-street neighbor I've known for 53 years. We love each other as your new friends do and we've have never fought either. We're trying to figure out a way of getting together since we live in different parts of the county. Anyway, my point is that our good friends are one of life's greatest gifts. That said, my online friendship with you and your sister holds a special place for me too!

Thanks for sharing your story.

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