#frientimacy

[funsimplethings]

“i don’t do drama” people are the worst 

[momojaftha]

1️⃣7️⃣ Frientimacy is launched🥳🥳🥳 When I saw the title, I had a clear idea of what I wanted to write. "Branches of A Tree" is a beautiful reminder of how certain people (even though it references one friendship in particular) can come into your life and - for a plethora of reasons - your heart connects to theirs. Thankful for friendships that have made my heart smile🥰🥰🥰 PS: The cover photo of the book reminds me of "Hardekole" by Bok van Blerk, Refentse, Adam Tas and Ricus Nel 🌝🏕️🔥 Thank you Harnoor Saini and @true_dreamster for the opportunity🤗🤗🤗 The book is available at https://www.amazon.in/dp/B09TB4CPYL #frientimacy #harnoorsaini #truedreamster #dreamersshelf #poetryanthology https://www.instagram.com/p/Cai7m7KKPw-SA69n0Tmm7rxgv8XIIxIoYTil1I0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[get-selfconfident]

[theblossomchronicles]

on friendship

this might be surprising to hear but i was pretty popular in high school. no i wasn’t the popular girl but i was pretty well-liked. at least well-liked enough to be invited out often and even elected class president.  despite my “popularity”, i felt like i had no friends. a feeling that has continued even going into my third year of college. the keyword here is felt. the truth is i did have friends but our relationships weren’t as deep as i wanted them to be.

i know how to make friends but i don’t know how to develop friendships. and friendships are so important. many of you may be longing for friendships too under the pressure social distancing initiatives. while i will not be taking this time to meet up with people, i will still reach out to them and read up on how i can have the relationships i want.  currently, im listening to shasta nelson’s friendships don’t just happen on audible. so far, i’ve learned so much about dropping society’s unrealistic notions about the nature of friendships--that your best friend must be someone you clicked with instantly, that your friends should be able to read your mind, and, most imprinted on me, that your friends have to initiate just as often as you do. 

instead, friendship is about getting to know someone and gradually spending more time together and sharing more thoughts with one another. friend is about communicating what you want in the relationship and giving someone opportunities to bring joy into both your lives. friendship is about initiating because you are just happy being around someone and not because it is your turn. 

it is worth the listen. 

i want to incorporate gratitude more into my posts. so today, i’m grateful for the friends on my floor in my freshman dorm who recently reached out to me. and an old friend from high school who eased the transition into my internship.