Despite her best efforts, when she thought her world would expand, she found it actually getting smaller. Between loneliness, seasonal changes, overwhelm, past hurt and even her location, she encountered countless hurdles in the way of her connecting with others.
What I find so encouraging about Laura’s story though is that rather than turning those hurdles into an excuse, she decided to be proactive about what wasn’t working.
As she says, “It’s not easy because we can’t control anyone else so we are creating the friendships and the relationships that we want.”
There is no one size fits all approach to friendship but what Laura offers us is an incredible example of what it looks like to intentionally discover and invest in the friendships around us.
So, join Laura and I, as we share our own trials and tribulations of friendship and dive deeper into what she believes are some essential characteristics of the life counsel advisory board of friends.
In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, you’ll hear:
- Practical ways to build connection into your schedule
- How to start over again with an old friend
- The principal of holding space to grieve and to hope
- When to walk away and how to process friendship trauma
Just like Laura, you may wish you had learned these guiding insights a long time ago but don’t take for granted the opportunity right in front of you.
May this episode be your reminder:
It is never too late to start over again, to step out from under our shame and to start prioritizing the relationships right in front of us. Whether it is reconnecting with an old friend or moving from stranger to acquaintance, take a deep breath and step. Because remember…
“A lot can come from those awkward five seconds, and we promise, no matter the outcome, it Will be worth it!”
I can’t wait for you to take a listen!
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