My self-reflection from writing has helped my friends
Maddy and Kristie came over last week, both are experiencing relationship changes that are weighing heavily on them.
They are facing emotions, questioning their paths, and feeling like they have lost part of themselves in the same way I had felt last year. Our conversations were meaningful and supportive and I felt I was able to give advice that resonated with them both. What was truly rewarding was that things I had written in the past became lessons for them, which makes me even more grateful I took the time to give those feelings the space, time, and thought necessary to understand them, and to write them down.
Life is an entirely unique experience, but the experiences we have are not unique.
Having a circle to discuss experiences, feelings, and thoughts will not only help you better understand yourself, but will strengthen your relationship with those you choose to share with. Having shared experiences is one of the foundations of human relationships. We can learn from one another’s perspective of experiences which can, given the right thought, positively impact our own. We seek to be understood and the only way to achieve that is to share.
I feel a great sense of pride in having shared my wisdom with my friends. Being able to use my experiences to help them navigate their own was rewarding. Having a supportive circle is still a new experience for me and having the opportunity to talk about feelings in a supportive space has been enormous for my personal growth.
