If you want to be a real friend, don’t tell me that you are, show me.
If you love me, telling me isn’t enough, show me.
If you appreciate my work, waxing about it is nice but, show me.
If you’re thrilled to be my mom or dad, don’t just think it, show me.

What we say, think and feel is demonstrated or denied by our actions and behaviors.  Tremendous healing, joy and good can result from our commitment to showing others what they mean to us. 

Demonstrations can be made with the help of material things, but kindness, consideration, support and genuine interest are even more powerful. 

Sometimes to demonstrate the truth of our devotion, we have to take an uncomfortable position and disagree or express our unpopular, but honest opinion.  This doesn’t mean speaking whatever comes to mind.  It does mean telling our truth when asked.

The bottom line:  Showing people what they mean to us is the cement that binds and supports true and enduring relationships.

 ~ Cynthia

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