Its You & Yourself..!

“Don’t depend on anyone, because even your shadow leaves you when you’re in darkness.” Anon.

Much is said about having copious amount of soul mates, confidants, second self, playmate, playfellow, classmate, schoolmate, workmate; ally, associate; sister, brother; best friend, kindred spirit, bosom buddy, bosom friend; informal pal, chum, sidekick, crony, main man, mate, buddy, bud, amigo, compadre, homeboy, homegirl, homie . . . and just plain people in your lives. And yes, each adds their own flavour and spice into your little world, you can take what you need from them, discard what could be damaging to your life, and smile about the parts you adore but cant adopt. Learn from others’ experiences, watch with a close eye where they may or may not go wrong in situations they are faced with. When they give you advice about things you have the option to use or discard of it and they have the same privilege.

Admittedly walking through life without anyone could be quite a sad and lonely road. One where MANY mistakes will be made, where you will independently have to decide what’s right and what’s wrong, what’s acceptable and what’s not. So admittedly, having a hundred odd friends in your midst’s can be beneficial to your survival in today’s rough environment. When you stumble and fall, they will be there to catch you. . .

At the same time, as much as they can be there for you, they can disappear. In one go, everything you know can change, and it can all be GONE. So if you find yourself the somewhat mislead individual – recently abandoned – by those who used to call themselves friends. . . always remember . . . Don’t depend on anyone, because even your shadow leaves you when you’re in darkness.