― Ezra Taft Benson
It is not
easy to provide friends with wise counsel, but some people are amazing at
it. Recently, I needed to write a letter
on an issue about which I was emotional -- basically, I felt wronged. It was one of those things that has bugged me
for days and I woke up thinking about it.
I sat down and tapped out a letter, and then called a friend of
mine. This friend is lovely. She is smiles and joy and support --
always. But behind the gentle and kind
face is the sharp mind of a lawyer. She
shared my anger and made me laugh. Then,
she helped me to think through what I truly wanted to accomplish. Thanks to her kindness, I was able to see
through my emotions, to gain clarity, and to edit my letter to communicate what
I needed to say.
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