Liveitwell

Saw this and thought it was good to pass on....for us and also to see who our A's surround themselves with:

"The people we surround ourselves with either raise or lower our standards. They either help us to become the best versions of ourselves or help us to become the worst version of ourselves. We become like our friends. No man becomes great on his own. No woman becomes great on her own. The people they choose around them help to make them great--or not. We All need people in our lives that make us better, raise our standards, remind us of our essential purpose and challenge us to become the best versions of ourselves.

Yes!!! I always think now, who is in my front row? Who has a front row seat to my life? Are they leading me in honorable ways? Are they encouraging me to be better, challenging me to do right, or not? If not, hit the road-booted out,

Y'all are my people. And I thank God for that!

Peace to y'all tonight. The stars at night are shining bright here in Texas!

Mountainmanbob

I'm only as good as my friends.
Pick wisely.
Mountainmanbob

tigerlily1

So very true! Thanks for sharing!

dandylion

I think that this is never more important than in the pre-teen and teen years.....
It has been recently realized by psychology/sociology that peers are more vital to a young one's development than ever realized, before.....
They are so influenced by the opinions of peers...and especially the ones who are two or three years older than them.....even more than that of their parents!!
(shocking, I know).......

dandylion

Liveitwell

^ yes!!

LeeJane

As I worked on getting myself well, I had to let go of some of my friends. The ones who just wanted me to listen to them moan but take no action to put the problem right.

I began to see my time as worth more than listening to a one sided conversation of someone moaning at me!

Also the negative ones had to go.

hopeful4

Love this!

You are my front row too!!!!!

gleefan

Love this!!

I've had problems with people my whole life and a hard time keeping friends. I was broken and so was my picker!

As I get healthier so do my friendships, and the way I relate to other people.

MIRecovery

We learn so much from healthy people. We see how they deal with the good and the bad, we see what loving relationships look like, and what friendship is

LeeJane

I used to think it was normal to feel exhausted and empty after having coffee with a friend! My picker was broken too.

Now I come away from spending time with people feeling energised. This is how it is meant to be.

I notice at my meeting, there are some people I best avoiding spending time chatting too. I make sure I head towards the upbeat, positive people who will help me move forward, not drag me back.

I used to think it was my job to "cheer up" people but thankfully I now know it isn't! Plus a lot of people don't want to be cheered up. They enjoy wallowing!

Lightbulb moment for me!

I am Codie No More!