One of the most priceless treasures is friendship. We demonstrate authentic friendship when we share our time and talents for the benefit of others. In so doing, we honor not only our friends; we honor our Creator who gave us life.

To be an authentic friend is to have authentic friends.

Authentic friends...

...are loyal; they show up when you are hurting and play on your team.

...understand if you make mistakes and will not ever bail on you.

...provide unconditional support through positive actions; they keep you afloat when your boat is sinking.

...respect your values, opinions, wishes, and needs—even if these differ from their own.

...are the personal heroes in your life who will make sacrifices and do everything possible to keep you from harm.

...show you that you are a valuable human being with much to offer humanity.

...spend time with you, laugh with you, and help you feel the deepest joys in your life.

...share their deepest feelings with you and let you share your deepest feelings with them.

...bring new authentic friends into your life.

Throughout the years, true friends will demonstrate these traits. Share a few of these gifts of authentic friendship with someone today. The blessings of your gifts will not stop with your giving. They will, in turn, bless you and many others.

© 2006 by Steve Brunkhorst.
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