Today I had a below average day. It has been like this for the last few weeks: I have felt like I am constantly walking on thin ice, alone, with no compass or sense of where to step, a single mishap can plunge me into the unforgiving sea.
After work, I went to the gym to lift some weights and swim to try to shrug off that fragile and solitary feeling. At the swimming pool I saw someone that made me feel so much better. I felt that my sense of confidence was restored. There is nothing like the spark between two people that are happy to see each other.
It is important to pay attention to these people. They provide vitality. They restore your confidence. They infuse zest. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, these friends are the most valuable asset one can possibly ask.