Looking back over the last few days, maybe even the last week, I have done my fair share of "counseling". Children, friends, friends of children and even the occasional stranger (ok the stranger didn't need couseling-she just asked me which lipstick looked better at Wal Mart!).
Do not think for a second that believe I have all the answers, or any answers---ok I'm not even sure what the question was!! But my stand when it comes to advice is be truthful--even if it hurts a little.
I don't mind a superficial complement to get thru a little chit chat, but real talk among real friends requires guts. Have the guts to say what you think. Have the guts to be truthful with a friend. Have the guts to take the tough advice when its coming at you.
Too many people are quick to take the "none of my business" attitude and privacy is hard to come by these days, but we were all put here on this planet to help one another thru our journey. Take a chance and care enough to listen, pray and tell people how you see things.
I think the world has more than its share of "yes men". We don't need to hear "yes" all the time, we need the truth.
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