Surround Yourself With Good People

Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with good people as a means to combat the prevalence of racism and avoid negative influences.

Abstract

The article "Surround Yourself With Good People" by Agnes Laurens discusses the significance of fostering relationships with positive individuals amidst the widespread presence of racism and populism. Laurens argues that true happiness and mutual support can be found in the company of good people, who help elevate one's own goodness. The piece suggests that by actively choosing to engage with those who bring joy and understanding, individuals can create a supportive community that enriches their lives. The author also provides practical advice for readers, encouraging them to reflect on the emotions evoked by others and to pursue activities that align with their passions, as these actions naturally lead to meaningful connections with like-minded individuals.

Opinions

The author believes that being around good people is a source of happiness and mutual support.
Laurens suggests that society is currently too focused on individualism and negative groupthink, rather than nurturing positive interpersonal relationships.
The article posits that surrounding oneself with good people can lead to personal growth and a more fulfilling life.
The author emphasizes the value of shared laughter, open communication, and empathetic understanding in friendships.
Agnes Laurens offers two specific tips for finding and being around good people: to be mindful of who makes you happy and to engage in activities you love, which will attract similar-minded individuals.

It is rare these days that there are good people out there are, as there are so many racist groups here on earth. We are so focused on ourselves instead of being with each other and being around good people who are really there for one another.

Racism and populism are hot these days. People barely talk and think from their inner hear and instead of doing that, they are talking the same things as their friends and popular politicians.

Why do you want to avoid good people? Don’t you want to be around good people?

I want to be around good people. I want to fulfill my life with good people. I want to fill my life with people who support me and I want to support them in their life. Being surrounded by good people makes me a good person too. I mean, when you are being together with good people, you become more happy, at least, I do.

Why wouldn’t you be surrounded by good people? What makes you that you want to avoid good people? Are you scared of being around them?

Let me make you this clear: being around good people, is that you laugh more, that you can talk to your friends much more and also, you can tell your story, you can talk about your issues with him or her and your friend understands you more than you know it and more than you expect it. That is a great feeling, that feels os amazing.

Here are two tips to be surrounded by good people:

Look what you get into your heart: what does this person make you happy and the other way around?

Do what you love: when you are in groups you love to do things with, you automatically will be surrounded by people you love and they will love you back too.

Agnes Laurens is a writer. She writes for the local newspaper. Agnes lives in Bunnik, The Netherlands, with her husband and three daughters. Writing is — aside from playing the violin — one of her passions since childhood. She is on Twitter and Instagram.

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