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  • The Importance of Gratitude in Friendships

    The Importance of Gratitude in Friendships

    Daily writing prompt
    How do you express your gratitude?

    Hey…

    I hope all of you are doing well…

    Another day another good prompt,
    There are a few instances where I take help of those who are around me,
    and,
    If I do,
    I do let them know that I’m grateful for that…

    Often,
    it happens that they talked to me,
    when I was feeling low,
    or,
    If i was in the need of something and they came in like a savior and handed me the thing that I needed,
    or,
    swooped me out of the bad situation,
    by telling a simple excuse,
    knowing I was feeling agitated,
    and when we are out of that situation,
    I usually thank them for it..

    Just the happening of last week,
    I picked up a friend of mine from the nearest metro station that was to my workplace which I visited during my day off,
    and we went from one cafe to another in search of good coffee,
    and when we were done with the first one,
    we had latte and a filter coffee with some brownies,
    But,
    we didn’t like the ambiance as the shop was packed and we had to sit outside,

    So,
    we went to another one,
    had a cold coffee,
    they ordered a lemon iced tea,
    and we ordered some snacks to go with it,
    And after having it we went to an art gallery,
    and looked at these beautiful paintings,
    as the artist themselves invited us in,
    to look at them,
    and they were one beautiful,
    Of course,
    we couldn’t take any pictures,
    but we really thanked the artist as he walked us through,
    the paintings their expression,
    and what message it conveyed…

    And after thanking him and getting to know his schedule,
    we told him that we will send some art enthusiasts his ways,
    one of them who paints as a hobby,
    another one who does this as her profession…

    After we were done and they waited for their uber to come pick them up,
    I told them to sit,
    and later I dropped them off outside their home,
    and they thanked me and as they were going,
    they reminded me of how much of a good friend I was,
    and they’re forever grateful that I came into their life…

    And they told me to drop them a message as soon as I arrived home,
    but,
    I got late as I had to pick up essentials,
    and they got worried for me,
    as I texted them,
    that I was happy that we could spent time together today,
    and they were too,
    wishing the same for the next week,
    and I told them I hope they’re free next week too,
    so we can spend time together…

    Just these little things,
    spending time with loved ones,
    exploring things and new places,
    which makes them happy and gives me exposure,
    broadening my horizon,
    all the while being a better person and thanking anyone who becomes a part of this life,
    My life…

    Cheers 🥂

    Love Waakiye 🤍