Ironic Inspiration

Imagine your friend. You know the one. The person who keeps everyone laughing, while being the most down-to-earth friend you know. Sincere, genuine and honest while being the world’s greatest jokester. Someone who believes the best about others, despite the evidence to the contrary.

Now imagine watching this person get used up for their talents, taken advantage of for their loyalty, and betrayed in their trust.

Now imagine, despite being perfectly justified, this friend refusing to become angered. Imagine instead, this friend rising naturally above the fray, offering a helping hand to those who caused what likely will prove to be their greatest pain.

Here’s to you, my friend.  I am awed, humbled, and yes, inspired.  Thank you for all you’ve done for me and thank you for providing the inspiration and the great example of how to stay classy when those around you are falling. I pray I can file this lesson away and recall it for future use, when I’m sure I’ll need it.