This Week, Consider the Qualities of the Friends You Want

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(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 17.)

A friend walks in when the whole world walks out. ~  Walter Winchell

In times of need, there’s nothing like a good, supportive friend to help you through the struggles. But, the difficult times are often the times you discover the friends you thought you could count on, aren’t.

This week, consider the qualities of the friends you want: Compassion, loyal, honest, empathetic, non-judgmental. Listing these qualities you treasure in a good friend helps you attract that very kind of friend.

Then, give thought to the kind of friend you are. It’s just as important to be the kind of friend you hope to have.

Writing in your journal about the friends you want (and the friend you want to be) will help bring that very friend to you. When that friend arrives, give thanks. And, know that attracting a caring and good friend means that you are a caring and good friend yourself.

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