Today, I had a heart to heart talk with my best friend Karina. I’ve known her for nearly a decade. Over the years, she has been my steady source of support.

As my work wrapped up, we had scheduled a time to speak. Today was a busy day filled with calls and emails and talking to my best friend came as a refreshing change in my day.

Look to Your Friends for Guidance

This made me realize how having her present in my life has been a great boon to me. I truly am very fortunate. Now instead of dealing with things by myself, I turn to her for guidance.

If you’re feeling low or just need some sunshine in your life, then start connecting with your friends. Don’t go through them alone. Call up a friend or email him or her.

Take Time out to Nurture Your Friendships

My best friend Karina has a beautiful analogy for friendship. She feels nurturing a friendship is like growing a plant. Friendships are like plants and you need to nurture them with time and care in order for the friendship to grow.

I agree with her. Ironically, I heard back from another close friend today. She now lives in Toronto, Canada and sent me an email asking me how I was. A couple days ago, I had wished her for her birthday.

No matter how busy you are or where you are in this world, take time out to water your friendships.

Do you connect to your friends for support and guidance? Please share with me in the comments!