Friendship VIBES
There are two types of relationships we experience in life- those we choose, and those chosen for us. In most cases, family makes up the latter. We spend much of our lives learning to maneuver the intricacies of family dynamics. But what about those relationships we choose? Friendships change over time as we evolve and grow on our own journeys. We wanted to spotlight our take on friendship since it is truly the foundation for the birth of VOOVIBE!
What makes a true friend?
Experiences have taught us that in a true friendship, there is constant growth and accountability. A real friend accepts who we are but also helps us become who we should be. By taking responsibility and being accountable for our own lives, we are more open and willing to accept the “hard truths” from a friend. When we show this kind of personal integrity, we generate trust which elevates the individual as well as the relationship.
How do friendships influence our lives?
“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.”
Jim Rohn
Thanks to a pandemic, the power of friendship has become clearer now more than ever! These relationships have the ability to shape not only how we feel in a single moment, but how we live our lives. Over the course of time, friends have the ability to impact our thinking and ultimately our behavior. When surrounded by like-minded people who share our virtues and drive towards success, we are elevated to a higher level.
In other words, if we want to live a life driven by purpose, we need to surround ourselves with people who live a purpose-driven life. If we are constantly striving towards a higher level of self-awareness, we need to find friends who share that ambition. Most importantly, if we want to be genuine, we need to surround ourselves with people who are genuine and honest with us!
What’s OUR vibe?
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What, you too? I thought I was the only one.’"
C.S Lewis
We form a bond in deep friendships over a mutual love for…everything! From fashion, to music, to our constant quest to achieve a deeper level of consciousness. When you have a connection like that, it is an energy you just can’t ignore. Cultivating relationships with a positive energy is essential for us. Anything less is draining and over time negatively impacts our lives. What we embrace in friends is the ability to go from the most cursory topics to the deepest and most thought-provoking conversations. True friends hold each other accountable and that is an incredible gift.
As we close out the year, we are truly grateful for our friendships, and look forward to a new year with our new VOOVIBE community and hope you are just as excited to get to know us a bit more!!
HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAYS AND CAN’T WAIT FOR 2021!!
xo, VOOVIBE
P.S To all of those who have crossed our paths, even for a short time, THANK YOU for being a part of shaping our lives. Truly, in every relationship there is a lesson learned and we are better for it.