Friendship, A Song and YOU!

By RG on April 23 2008 at 12:49 AM

There are too many times in my life that I try and define what "Good" is for me, and internalize it a lot...thus why I said "too many times". Now that I've discovered a few more grays, I understand that "good" has always had the same definition, I just failed to realize it. I was always trying to reinvent the wheel.

There are 3 things that I will always need to be "good":

Friendship, I'm not talking about having it, but the ability to give it. Think about the last time you befriended someone, how long ago was that? Who? Where? (work, stylist, the person behind the counter with the delicious coffee) ...all the above is OK in my book, because you did it. Now if you just got to this sentence because you're trying to figure out the last time you befriended someone, you probably need to stop reading blogs. No matter how PRETTY the blogger is.

Everyday, I need a song, the "single of the day", that is part of the soundtrack of my life. Everyday, a different song. If I'm lucky, I'll live long enough to create a box set that is legendary.

And lastly, but most importantly, I need YOU! And if you're reading this blog, YOU is...well?

So what makes you "good"?

Comments

Deep question my friend!

I'll go with:
1) Being genuine and authentic - know who you are and live it, always
2) Passion - make sure whatever you spend your time on, it's something you care about
3) One can always do more! - enough said
4) Empathy, open mindedness, and a warm heart
5) Life's meaning is absolutely linked to the impact we have on others

Perhaps more aspirational at times...

1. Reading something good, preferably witty, but more importantly, well written.
2. U2. There's a U2 song for everything, and their live stuff is amazing.
3. Patience

optional
4. Red Sox win (though if the Red Sox don't win, it will usually automatically negate 1-3)

@akmcquade: I don't believe there's a U2 song that can relate to the sadness in my heart due to my pear being bruised and not "eatable"

Beautiful photo to go along with a beautiful post :).

Not sure how profound I can be at this very moment, but my take on what "good" is for me (not in any particular order, other than the order in which they appear to me):

(1) Truth and authenticity
(2) Compassion
(3) Faith in someone or something, and not wavering from that even in the face of adversity
(4) Love, in all its forms

Too bad I didn't see this post earlier. It looks as if a fair amount of "good" definitions have already been listed, in lists (no less).

I try to live by the golden rule, and with that said I try to attribute some (if not all) of these "goodnesses" in my day to day interactions: consideration, listening, empathy, sympathy, kindness, honesty, genuineness, knowledge and the ability to share knowledge, respect, passion, accountability, ability to laugh at yourself, finding beauty in the scenery/surroundings, dancing, conversation, open-mindedness, music…
And this song: