The Amazing Gift of a Genuine Friend

Summary

The article emphasizes the importance and value of genuine friendships, both with humans and pets, and encourages readers to acknowledge and express gratitude for these relationships.

Abstract

The "Amazing Gift of a Genuine Friend" article celebrates the author's personal experiences with genuine friendship, highlighting the unconditional companionship of his Australian Shepherd, Ratchet, and the supportive nature of his human friends. The author expresses gratitude for these friendships and stresses the significance of having friends who are there for you unconditionally. He suggests readers reflect on their own genuine friendships and consider reaching out to express appreciation for these invaluable relationships. The article includes a call to action, the "Daily Doable," which prompts readers to list their genuine friends and the reasons they value them, reinforcing the theme of gratitude and the impact it can have on one's life.

Opinions

The author believes that genuine friends are those who offer support without pretense or ulterior motives.
Genuine friendships are likened to family, with the author suggesting these friends are always there for you, much like family members.
The author values the companionship of his pets, Ratchet and Remi, as much as his human friendships, indicating that pets can also be genuine friends.
There is an emphasis on not only valuing these friendships internally but also communicating gratitude to friends explicitly.
The article implies that taking the time to acknowledge and appreciate genuine friendships can enhance one's sense of gratitude and overall well-being.

Gratitude for genuine friends, furry and human

Selfie of Ratchet under my desk.

Pictured above is my genuine, furry, friend Ratchet. Ratchet is an Australian Shepherd. He is by my side 24/7. The only time he’s not is when I’m walking my other furry, friend Remi.

Then Ratchet turns into my genuinely, jealous, furry, friend because he wants my undivided attention 😃 I’m thankful for both of these friends.

But I also have friends, genuine friends of the human-kind. You know what I mean by genuine. They’re the real deal. There’s no pretense. There’s no agenda. They’re your friends just because.

Those are the friends that you can call in the middle middle of the night. Those are the friends who will drop whatever they’re doing in order to be there for you. Those friends are like family.

Are you grateful for your genuine friends? More than that, do you tell them how thankful you are they are in your life?

Daily Doable: Make a list of the people you consider to be your genuine friends. Beside each name, state the reason or reasons why you view them in that way. Does this reflection make you appreciate them even more?

Let them know how special they are to you. #DoWhatYouCanNow

If you enjoyed this Inspire Point, I would like to invite you to read a story about one of my genuine friends.

This Inspire Point and Daily Doable were brought to you by Tim Maudlin. Please allow me to introduce myself and my furry, genuine friend, Remi.

This story was originally published on my site at DoWhatYouCanNow.com

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