Oh Cliche!!!

Clichés are painfully obvious overused statements that sum up a general idea in an instant or some times just fill empty space. Unfortunately, do to there excessive use they’ve become a bit meaningless and even irritating.  For example “Blood is thicker than Water” of course it is both literally and figuratively.  “You won’t know until you try” Duh! and “look on the bright side” really, how do you do that when life has gotten dark?

There is a cliché that I would like to address as it’s the “exception to the rule” (Cliché).  “ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS”.  In many instances this cliché is very relevant, very meaning full but still irritating and used to fill space. 

What a fool the recipient would be to disregard clear definitive words for interpretation of actions.  Use your words, “Mean what you say and say what you mean” (Cliché).         

A great man once said.....

"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life"

What are friends for?

I find it interesting how we meet people thru out our lives, we call them friends for the time being and if we loose contact with them it becomes a violation of some social code to reconnect with them when we need something.  I’ve heard the statement made “She only calls me when she needs something” and my response to that is when should she call you considering you both haven’t spoken in a while because you haven’t called her either.  We all know what the usual rebuttal is “Damn, call to see how I’m doing, if I’m still alive” the rebuttal is pretty obvious.  

The point is, we go thru life collecting friends and have no use for them when we are in need.  Why? What are friends for if not to help in a time of need?  The cliché that supports my point is “A Friend in need is a Friend in deed”.  To further drive home my point despite the break in your friendship continuum, she thought of you the moment a situation in her life presented an opportunity to reconnect! ;)