Friends Heal the Soul

OK... can I have some chicken soup now?

no really, they do. A friend reached out to me today with a heartache, and in the process of being her shoulder for a few minutes, my own heart was given peace. I have felt restless, and disoriented lately, which may or may not have to do with a crush I may or may not be experiencing. I have been feeling the need for action, but without the ability or acceptable circumstances to act. I have been frightened of repeating a vicious cycle of crush, followed by my realization that I have yet again chosen an unavailable (or unattainable) focus for my attentions, which is then almost immediately followed closely by "serves me right, I'm not good enough" feelings, and then wallowing, lots and lots of wallowing, because even though I know there is little hope of it coming to fruition, I can't turn off a crush. If anyone knows how to do that, please, share your secret!

Anyway, because I was able to give her support and encouragement, I felt the afterglow of a good friend, someone I know cares for me for who I am. And I am feeling better. And I think she is feeling better. See, friends really are good for the soul. :)