Sharing my Blueprint, Log Rides, Roller Coasters, and Supporting Fellow Humans Being

"I’m here. I love you. I don’t care if you need to stay up crying all night long; I will stay with you. If you need the medication again, go ahead and take it—I will love you through that, as well. If you don’t need the medication, I will love you, too. There’s nothing you can ever do to lose my love. I will protect you until you die, and after your death, I will still protect you. I am stronger than Depression, and I am braver than Loneliness, and nothing will ever exhaust me." 

— Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love)

Oh, hello, I didn’t see you there. How are you? Happy Wednesday, I trust the first two days of the week were well, and you are planning on killing it to close out the week.

I had a rather busy day yesterday, and I plan to rinse and repeat today. I’ve got several appointments, catching up with some folks, reviewing coverage with others, going to be reunited with my Queen tonight.

I was contacted by an agency owner last week about wanting to meet to pick my brain on her plans to launch another agency out west. Her preferred state is Arizona; she wanted to ask how we launched in Denver, and how we began to grow a shop “so far from home.” 

I gave her my blueprint, we talked at length about energy levels, her want of leaving and starting a new life, but keeping this one intact.

I told her if she could dream it, she could do it. It will be fun to watch her develop her plan and execute.

I left there and met with an old friend. He’s one of the most successful men I know, but he battles depression. We’ve been friends for years, he goes through ups and downs, right now he’s down, but he will rebound. I’m not sure the proper response when someone tells you “life is a struggle,” we talked medication, and he is in therapy. I can only say to my friend, hang in there, being down is a part of life, soon you will catch a wave and be riding high. Trust me.

I got a text from another friend; his message was a screenshot of a quote. I thought it beautiful, and I thought I would share. It meant a lot for me to hear what he thought about our friendship, the text read:

“Some people can actually save you. They know you more than you know yourself. They make you feel at peace. They bring out your laughter; they bring out sides of yourself you thought were lost. They show you the value of self-love and care. Of friendship, loyalty, and they remove what hurts the moment they walk in the room. They do this without effort, without thinking it, without knowing the positive effect they have on your feelings. Some people show you love without knowing what love is. They naturally make you feel at home. They bring out the sun in the middle of the rain.” – r. m. drake   

I read the quote a few times; I wish I would have written that quote. It’s a beautiful sentiment to share with those that impact you, the friend has the same impact on me, I think he knows, but then again, he found the quote, thought of me and shared. My life is full of friends like this; if you show up with love in your heart, you will connect with others with the same values and principles.

For all my friends battling depression, a demon, or feelings of inadequacy, do what you need to do to get help. Get a therapist, talk to your doctor about possible medicine to help, focus on your nutrition, movement, and find shiny happy people that can help you squeeze the juice out of life.

We all go through good times and bad times, and what can help another human is just letting them know you are there for them.  I’m here for my friends and will stop, drop, and roll if they need something.  I might have to get on a plane to accomplish the task, but no distance is too great when you have a friend in need.

Life is about the human connection, and the more human connections you have, the better your life will become. I spend my day talking to strangers, learning about the lives of others, and seeing if I can help them.  I have learned that helping others what gives me juice; it is what makes me happy, I am here to help others achieve the log ride life instead of the roller coaster life.

The log ride is long, through the trees, and at the end, there is a little drop where everyone gets a little splash. The roller coaster is up and down and leaves you with angst and anxiety.  If you are on a roller coaster and want to get off, find a friend, and ask for help. There are a few of us out there that just listen; we don’t judge, we simply love.  

I hope these words find you at your best. And if you are not at your best, take some time to think about what is missing in your life. Once you determine the missing piece or pieces, go on an adventure and find what you are looking for. Life is meant to be enjoyed, but also the struggle is real. Life ebbs and flows and many times, I’m here only to remind you to enjoy the ebb as much as the flow.

"I’m here. I love you. I don’t care if you need to stay up crying all night long; I will stay with you. If you need the medication again, go ahead and take it—I will love you through that, as well. If you don’t need the medication, I will love you, too. There’s nothing you can ever do to lose my love. I will protect you until you die, and after your death, I will still protect you. I am stronger than Depression, and I am braver than Loneliness, and nothing will ever exhaust me." 

— Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love)