Flying with friendships

I have always done my best to be a good friend. I am always available to help out someone in need. I have not spent much time allowing others to be good friends to me. And it is now a difficult thing to learn and yet very comforting. 

Friendship is not a one way street. Friends expect to be called upon to help. I like being able to help others but I was extremely hesitant to ask for help. I am getting better. Maybe it is a pride thing. Someone asked me if I thought I was too good for her help. I am not. It's just that for some reason I think I am supposed to be able to take care of myself all by myself. And yes, that even sounds crazy as I type it. 

I am getting better. I have even asked for help last week. And I even got it. Getting help makes things so much easier. Plus there is power in teamwork. Real friends expect to be asked and true friends accept help.

“A little boy was having difficulty lifting a heavy stone.

His father came along just then.

Noting the boy’s failure, he asked, “Are you using all YOUR strength?”

“Yes, I am,” the little boy said impatiently.

“No, you are not,” the father answered.

“I am right here just WAITING, and you haven’t asked me to help you.”

- Anon