How to keep friends forever

Just wanted to share a few keys to life!

There are many practical ways to practice empathy and compassion in our daily lives. Here are a few examples:

1. Listen actively: When someone is speaking to you, give them your full attention and listen to what they are saying. Try to understand their perspective and avoid interrupting or dismissing their feelings.

2. Put yourself in their shoes: Try to imagine what it would be like to be in the other person's situation. This can help you understand their feelings and respond with empathy.

3. Show kindness: Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. Offer a smile, a compliment, or a helping hand to someone in need.

4. Be patient: When someone is struggling or going through a difficult time, it's important to be patient and understanding. Avoid judging or criticizing them and instead offer your support.

5. Volunteer: Volunteering your time and resources to help others is a great way to practice empathy and compassion. Look for opportunities to help out in your community or support a cause you care about.

6. Practice self-care: Taking care of yourself is important for your own well-being, but it can also help you be more empathetic and compassionate towards others. When you are feeling calm and centered, it's easier to respond to others with kindness and understanding.

In conclusion be that friend you want others to be. Look the part, be the part act the part. It really is true that we lead by example. A parent will say to there child it’s not right for a person to yell at someone however they themselves yell at thee children from time to time. So do we think that when they get older they will be like I will not yell at my children it is not right or will they yell because that’s what they saw you do. It helps to make another person’s day when you just smile it’s like you have heard literally contagious. I want to leave you with a poem that makes me smile and feel better about my day. It’s made by me it may not all rhyme but enjoy.

Here are some suggestions for showing empathy and compassion today:

• Listen to someone with your full attention. Make eye contact, don't look at your phone, and listen to understand rather than just reply. Show you are listening through your words and body language.

• Offer specific and sincere compliments or words of appreciation. For example, "I appreciate how you handled that difficult conversation so calmly." or "You have a real talent for making people feel at ease."

• Do small acts of kindness. These can be big or small, like giving sincere thanks, holding the door for someone, or helping a colleague with a task they are struggling with.

• Check in on someone who might be having a hard time. Say something like "I've been thinking about you and wanted to see if you're doing okay." Your reaching out could make a real difference to them.

• Share encouragement and cheer someone on. Whether it's a friend trying to achieve a goal or a colleague taking on a new challenge, your support can go a long way. Offer feedback and help them feel motivated.

• Be respectful of different perspectives and experiences. Avoid judgment and criticism. Try to understand other perspectives even if you don't share them. This shows openness and caring.

• Offer specific ways you might be able to help. Rather than just saying "let me know if you need anything," think of concrete ways you can lighten someone's load or provide support. But also respect if they decline the offer.