THOUGHTFULNESS
Everyone has special gifts to share and learn from.
Take time to feed and tend to stray animals.
Water dying plants wherever you are.
Try to reduce or eliminate negative or curse words.
A true friend will blow bubbles with you on your back porch.
A true friend will stand up for you.
A true friend will always listen to you before giving advice.
A true friend will give you empathy, love and support even if they know you are distorting a situation for they know that distortion has something to do with your personal emotions.
A true friend will give you a bunch of wildflowers at a moment's notice and for no apparent reason other than they care about you.
A true friend will laugh with you in your good times and cry with you in your bad times.
A true friend will warn you if you are going after crumbs in relationship.
A true friend will hug and kiss you when you need it most.
A true friend will give you his honest opinions even if it means arguing with you.
A true friend will respect your space and privacy.
A true friend will leave you to your process if it is not in you highest and best to be with them, even in the long term.
A true friend will remember the special holidays in your life or make up for them if he forgets or soemthing comes up.
A true friend will take time to help you with moving boxes when you cannot find anyone who will take the time.
A true friend will never criticize your efforts.
A true friend will splash water on you when you are too serious or too stuck.
A true friend will bring you a care package when you feel ill or injured.
A true friend does not feel that time, space, or distance will impede your friendship.
Source: Be SELF-Centered! Not Self-Centered: A Dialogue on Spirituality