“Life is at its best when it involves other people.”

A thought by Leonard Sweet (2012-03-13) from his book, Viral: How Social Networking Is Poised to Ignite Revival (p. 20). Random House, Inc.. Kindle Edition.

I understand the need for meditation and solitude for short periods of time. I really do but life has so much more enjoyment and more meaning when you live it with someone else.

Now relationships are risky. There can be pain involved but it is worth the risk. The more pain can mean more fear and more needed courage and confidence. Where do you get courage and confidence? Well you get it from a good friend. So how do you get a good friend? You get one by being one no matter what.

I love the story in the Old Testament of the close friendship of David and Jonathan. David thought that Saul was also his friend but because of the jealousy of Saul, who was Jonathan’s father, David became Saul’s enemy. But David and Jonathan still remained close friends. Jonathan’s courage and commitment helped David through a very difficult time in his life.

We don’t need a lot of friends but we do need at least one close, loyal friend to the help us to survive the difficulties of life but also be there to enjoy the excitement of life.

I have a friend like that. There was a time that I was a real jerk in this friendship and I brought great pain but we have survived and our relationship is stronger than ever. I really am enjoying the stage I am living in my life right now. I really am but I am enjoying it because Margaret, my wife, my best friend is living it with me. My life is at its best because she lives it with me.

What about you?

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