Becoming the Kind Of Friend I Wanted To Have

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russtowne

There was a time when I was lonely so I tried to make friends and invite more people into my life. Most people declined the invitation.

I simply didn’t have enough positive things to offer to them and/or I had enough negative things that I repelled them.

I worked on becoming the kind of person and friend that I would want to have in my life, and as I became that person, more people began accepting the invitation to become a meaningful part of my life.

It took time and effort but I love the results.

For example, you have become an important part of my life and look at how great you are! See? It works!

Russ

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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12 Responses to Becoming the Kind Of Friend I Wanted To Have

  1. mimijk's avatar mimijk says:
    February 4, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to be in our orbit Russ…

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  2. writeshianwrite's avatar shianwrites says:
    February 4, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Awesome post, you gave me something to think about.

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  3. Kristi's avatar mindfuldiary says:
    February 4, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks for the smile! 😀 Aww, you’re the greatest Russ.

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  4. dianasschwenk's avatar dianasschwenk says:
    February 5, 2013 at 12:43 am

    I’m with them…who wouldn’t want to be your friend?

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  5. writerwannabe763's avatar writerwannabe763 says:
    February 5, 2013 at 1:42 am

    Aww that’s so nice of you to say….Diane

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