Luke Bubenzer is with Bethany Ruschell Bubenzer
Maya Angelou once said,
“People will forget what you said.
People will forget what you did.
But people will never forget how you made them feel.”
When you depart from someone’s life, they will not remember what you accomplished.
They will not remember how much wealth you had acquired when you go.
You will be remembered and defined by the impressions you have left on the lives of others, be your actions magnanimous or maleficent.
I know not of a single person who founded his happiness on ire and contempt for others.
In my 30 years on this earth, I have received no greater gift than a friend being present for me. And I have given no greater gift than being present for my friends. Not my acquaintances. Not my buddies. But my friends – those select few I would do anything for and neither want nor expect anything in return.
The thing about friends is that you will be there for them. You need to make yourself known to them as present. And you need to be present not when they want you, and most certainly not just when it’s convenient for you. But if you are a true friend, you will find a way to be present when they need you. And you won’t even notice what you’ve given up in return, because a true friend is more precious than any gem on this earth.
So hold those dear to you close, and make them feel loved. Remember the good times and forget the bad. Don’t let yourself get so self absorbed that you forget to care about those who care for you. Because if you’re no longer present for your friends, you’ll soon find them in your past.
And that’s not how anyone wants to be remembered.
I wish to you all a very merry Christmas.
Bitches.
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