Being there

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Brian Rumao

October 31, 2025

“We’re all just walking each other home.”

Ram Dass

There’s a natural ebb and flow to life: sometimes you’re up, and sometimes you’re down. This is normal. The trick is, when you’re down, surround yourself with people or places that lift you up. And more importantly, when you’re up, reach out to the friends and family who might need you. The latter part is conveniently missed, because we’re all so in our heads that we sometimes miss what’s around us.

Those folks may not need you, but they’ll remember the time you were thinking of them. And for those people who did need you, you may have helped them turn the corner. I’ve been that friend, and countless friends and family have been that person for me.

One of the many gifts of life is the ability to deeply connect with others, and to be there for them when they need you. It’s a small cost, and the upside is limitless. When you’re down, let others give you their love. Be open. Be vulnerable. When you’re up, give readily and freely, because you’re there for a reason. It’s a gift you can always give.