What hard experience have you ever made through alive on your own? Think about it. The last challenging event in your life -- maybe it was a death in the family, a sports injury, a difficult course in school, a breakup. Were you alone? All of these things can be really hard and heavy. And there are so SO many other twists and turns in life that I could not possibly list them all. Life can hurt. We know this. But the other thing I know is that I have never made it through any of these experiences without the compassion of another person. I have never made it through without another being, someone outside myself, pouring love into me. The plain truth of it is, we all need somebody. From the very beginning, man was not meant to be alone. Instead, we were created to be in relationships. That yearning you have to connect to people? -- it is natural and it is good. Don't shy away from it. I think too often we fear vulnerability and we close ourselves off to the world. Be somebody's somebody.
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loved this post. I read this just as I was gchatting my boyfriend, who is on the other side of the world! you're right. we were created to be in relationships--with other people and with God!
hope you have a wonderful friday!
You speak words of truth friend! I would have never been able to get through things without God and my friends, esp the breakup Ive been going through right now. Love this <333
We absolutely all need somebody. That's why were here! Love this post- it serves as a great reminder for me to always be there for others.
such a great post! really made me appreciate that I'm somebody’s special someone :)
what a sweet post blair! i love the phrase, be somebody's somebody!! have a great weekend real life friend!!
touching words.
AMAZING photograph.
Inspiring pic and words! Love this and a great way to start the weekend! xx
love your writing <3
vdcouture
very true words and a great reminder today to appreciate those people who have been there through the hards times. Thanks for the inspiring post today.
Very nice. And I always am afraid of being vulnerable because I have been hurt many times.
i love this picture and i very much relate to what you wrote.
LOVE this post
ugh totally. this is SO why I'm a Young Life leader, thanks for reminding me of that today. I feel like God's called me to be that somebody for high school girls.
I so needed to hear this today. You are 100% correct and your words are so eloquently written...thank you.
soooo true! thanks for sharing, blair :]
Beautiful post. I completely agree that we all need someone. Life isn't worth living if you go at it alone.
xo M
what a great post. this is sooo completely and utterly true. i had an extremely hard situation come up a few years back...so very hard, confusing and soooo extremely personal and life changing. if i didn't have my mister it would have been so hard to get through it alone. i had to recover myself by being strong and true to myself but without having someone to lean on in times when i couldn't face another day with the pain i wouldn't be where i am today, happy and me! i am completely thankful to have had him...in turn i have been that someone to one of my best friends and it feels good to be on the other side...again a great post.
xo,
cb
Goodness. I agree completely. Well said and thank you for reminding folks that being somebody's somebody is not a negative thing, but something that we all needs as people.
Loved this. Well said and great perspective!!!
Have a fab weekend:-)
I love this, I agree. I am so blessed to have a host of true friends that I can count on, I never have to be alone, and it's a beautiful thing! XX!
I've always been lucky enough to have someone I could turn to and talk with, someone who could comfort me and help. Going through life alone is so hard; even a smile from a friend helps to make so much of a difference.
Beautiful post! It is a blessing to have someone to lean on. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
another beautiful and moving post friend!
heart you :)
I have never made it through anything on my own. I have tried and it makes it sooooo much harder and prolongs the process. I am so grateful for the people in my life. Thanks for the reminder :)
Rachael
This post is exactly what I need right now. I went through a rigourous Accounting recruitment, sacrificed so much of my time for it, dedicated too much of myself, and for what? Those accountants didn't care. They hired those students who have connections in their firms already. And yes, I do need love right now, and support, and some more encouragement. I thank my friends and of course my parents who constantly try to make me feel better. Thank you, as well.
Awww, such a lovely post. Thanks for the inspiration :)
this is so true, lady
beautifully written blair. you speak truth.
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