Most people don't have problems making friends.
The challenge we all have is finding friends that aren't detrimental to our dreams and desires.
We offer friendship to many people but may soon find the association isn't healthy for our future or us.
Everyone we associate with has an influence upon us.
No matter how much time we spend with them, they will affect our attitude and perspective on situations.
We open our minds to others to communicate and interact with them and in doing so we take a little of their vision within us.
We attempt to be good listeners but we must not let their ill feelings and discouragements take root inside our minds.
We battle these daily for ourselves and need to always be resistant to allowing it a foothold.
Now the question is, who "R" your friends? I use the letter "R" in this question because the types of "FRIENDS" about us can be described in words beginning with "R".
Many of them are "Rejecters", they don't like or agree with anything that is different.
They are set in their ways and thoughts and won't even listen to another point of view.
These people will only destroy your hopes and dreams and are best left alone as much as possible.
The next type is the "Reducers", every thing they have to offer is used to belittle and degrade you and your inspiration.
Most give the impression that they are superior to everyone and their answers are the only right ones available.
If they don't do it, it won't done correctly so don't bother trying.
After these are the "Reflectors", they act as any reflector of light would.
The responses they give are vague and without conscience consideration, they are mentally numb to the conversation.
Much of their expression and interaction is merely a nod of the head or thoughtless agreement.
They offer very little personal input and are almost animated in reply.
Next are the "Refiners", these have an interest in the communication and willing discuss the situation with its positive and negative aspects.
They give suggestions and perceptions of the entire subject while offering you an opportunity clarify your thought process.
Friends with this expertise should be held closely and their opinions dearly valued.
Lastly are the "Refreshers", the fresh and cleansing air of relationships.
This group is supportive and open to your deepest thoughts and feelings.
They will not always agree with your views but do listen and give attentive consideration to the conversation.
They will inject their views and opinions while leaving you an opportunity to reply and evaluate the discussion.
You are on equal terms and supportive of each other's individualism.
This is the type of friendship each if us desire.
We should always try to surround ourselves with people who are supportive of us without being patronizing.
Interaction with those who are like-minded and offer a new outlook on things is desirable to most.
We are displeased by the complacent attitudes of most people and search for a compassionate ear.
I wonder how many others are looking for the same type of people as we are and shouldn't w be that person?