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Today's mindset thought for the day
If you must let someone down, be sure it isn’t the friend who helped you up when you were down.
We all have short memories. We become preoccupied with our own interests and daily cares, and it’s easy to lose track of friends.
There will always be times when you must choose between what you wish to do and what you must do. When you are faced with such decisions, make sure you always remember those true and loyal friends who were there when you needed them, and never, under any circumstances, abandon them.
When you let down a friend who helped you when you needed it most, you will not only adversely affect the friendship; you will seriously damage your own self-respect.
When you fail a friend, regardless of how heavy your own burdens may be, you also fail yourself. If you absolutely cannot do what good friends would like, find another way to make it up to them. ~ Napoleon Hill
Oh, those times I let a good friend down :( There are two instances that immediately come to mind. I've been forgiven, but truly the friendship was damaged. I hurt my friend, and in return, I've hurt myself.
Really, I felt guilty. Because I was being selfish. My friend came to me and I was too busy for them. They had been loyal, were available to help when I called them, and more. And, me? I was too busy with things that could be set aside. When I realized what I had done I went to my friend to apologize. And, while my apology was accepted, it was too little, too late. That's when I realized the magnitude of my selfishness.
Quite a growing experience. Many years later I can recall both instances with full clarity - and I'm glad! Because I don't want to hurt a friend in that way. And, I don't want to be so selfish that my wants are more important than my friends' needs.