Surround Yourself with Good People
There may come a time in your life when you decide that you would like to attract some good people. What does that mean?
The fact of the matter is, not all friends are real friends or would be considered a high caliber of a human being. When we're still young, we tend to fall into friendships and not really think about the quality of people with whom we are dealing. If a person proves to be problematic, we may opt to continue hanging out with them because we run together in the same circles, and that's just what you do.
However, as we age, we may start to recognize that being selective with who we choose to spend time with can be a good thing. Maybe you've outgrown some of your friends. Maybe you're not necessarily looking to drop those friends, but you would like to open the door to some quality individuals who share your values and can enhance your life in some unique and beneficial ways.
Over the course of your life, you may have experienced that some friends are better than others. What does this mean? It means that some people try your patience, while others come to your rescue, take you higher, and bring meaning, support, and hope to your life.
Some spend too much time in attention-getting behaviors and seem hell-bent on spreading gossip and creating drama. These are not the kind of friends to welcome into your life at a time when you're striving for quality and meaning in relationships.
You may have outgrown these difficult friends who give you trouble. This is all a part of maturing through your relationships as you age and gain wisdom. When friendships fall apart, we may spend some time alone trying to figure things out. This is a good time to reflect on what would make us happy in life and what kinds of people might help us to come closer to that goal.
Sometimes it seems like there are no good people, but that's because we may be caught in a negative cycle. We might have had a run-in with some folks whose attitude and actions don't serve us. It's worth moving past such a situation to remember that goodness lives in all of us in different forms. If you're not finding the support and positivity in others that you need to thrive and be happy, it may be time to look harder.
Why would it be a good idea to seek and find good people to spend your time with?
Good people help us along the path to self-improvement. Maybe you know some folks who make it a practice to set and achieve goals. They could be constantly looking to advance their knowledge, learn new skills, embark on adventures, and seek fulfillment. These types of individuals inspire us to learn, grow and change for the better.
Good people remind us about the importance of give and take. When we team up with people who do for others and, in turn, allow friends to do for them, we get a sense of satisfaction. Helping one another feels good and right. We're reminded of how important it is to need and be needed.