The greatest gift
"You're wasting my time"
Human relations is a fascinating. Every day we're surrounded by and interact with people, from each encounter; we find ourselves walking away with something new and ideally having given something away in return. Some encounters more enjoyable than others, some more worthwhile, others memorable.
I'd like to see myself as someone who tries to make every effort to sustain the friendships I've established over the years, but as time goes on, I've come to realise that despite all the effort I put in, not many are willing to reciprocate it. Being the only person pulling the wagon, feeding the fire while others neglect everything is tiring, draining.
The minimal effort that my own friends were willing to invest contrasted painfully starkly against that of his circle of mates. It suddenly struck me that I couldn't put my faith into many people, there weren't many who I would have complete confidence turning to in my times of need. The unwarned and unwelcomed reminder was severely discouraging. An impulse to abandon everything gushed through me, I wanted to leave them to their own vices.
The greatest gift that anyone could give you, that a friend or family member can offer you; is time. A moment set aside just for you in the midst of the bustle that is their life, between the scheduled classes, during the break at work or just some time after a long day. A short greeting, a caring expression of interest to your day, a gentle reminder of their presence in your life. Nothing is more precious, but sadly I sometimes find...nothing is harder to get.
