As you begin to grow and progress in the dream and vision you have for yourself, you will notice a very significant decrease in the circle of those you once perceived as friends ❤️.
This change, and the loss of friends, is very necessary but often very painful. It reminds me of deciduous plants that shed their leaves during the dry season, only to grow them back again when the rainy season comes ❤️.
Always remember that there are three sets of friends you will make in life as you grow.
The first set are those who are with you for a reason. That reason may be for monetary gain, guidance, or even to elevate their own status.
The second set are those who are with you for a season. They may come into your life when you are struggling and provide comfort so you won’t be alone, or they may assist you in certain phases. These could be schoolmates, work colleagues, people you meet at the bar, or even in board meetings. This category of friends is seasonal and depends on the occasion ❤️.
The last set of friends are those who challenge you to grow and become better. They are not in competition with you, nor are they after personal gain. Their genuine desire is to see you happy, fulfilled, and evolving ❤️.
This last group is usually very few and represents the apex of the triangle.
Nevertheless, the aim of this write-up is to draw your attention to your cycle of association, so you can clearly separate friends from colleagues and acquaintances ❤️.
It is wise never to associate closely with those who share your defects—those who subtly compete with you and clap only to hide their jealousy. Such people will always reinforce what holds you back. Instead, create associations with those with whom you share positive affinities and values ❤️.
Embrace the fear of being alone and choose to stand with those who share your ideology or challenge you to become better. When you expose yourself to your deepest fear, it loses its power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and eventually vanishes ❤️.
If you are the most serious person in your group, yet you are not where you are meant to be and cannot even project how to get there, then you are definitely in the wrong circle ❤️.
In conclusion, I leave you with the Word of God from Philippians 2:4. Here, God reminds us to take care of ourselves so that we can be in a better position to help others without falling into crisis ourselves ❤️.
Evil communication corrupts good manners. Watch your circle and make a conscious decision about the direction and bearing of your life ❤️.
Your growth, wellbeing and progress is the highest gift you can give to your loved ones. Feed your faith not your fears; Cheers!!!.
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