Don't leave them in 2017: Repurpose dry friendships

This time of year, social media is like a giant dump truck of people off loading everything they did not like about the closing year.

2017 has been no exception. The generalconsensus among all social media is :2017 can kick rocks.

Of course, I agree. This year has been a raggedy roller coaster on a track of flames spinning round and round. However, I have seen way too many statuses and tweets about leaving people who do not “serve“ us in this year. As one who has made art form out of cutting people off in building new friendships I chose choose to take a different approach to the relationships that I have in 2018.

It’s time to repurpose the friendships that I have. I don’t think that getting rid of someone because they may not bring what you want into your life is worth the energy or lack of effort. In 2018 it is time to communicate with our friends, family, associates, and romantic relationships effectively.

The greatest friendships I have are the ones that I have fallen out and made it through some very dark rift with. I’m talking on the verge of slapping someone in the face having them talk bad about my dog or insulting my people. I have learned that there is healing in reconciliation.

I believe that we must take more responsibility about the energy around us. Being an active curator of the people in your life is essential. Although the frienship may not have been what you imagined, it could repurpose into a professional acquaintance where both parties benefit from a professional relationship.

#Truth #relationships #218