We all have the times where our defenses crumble; we feel hopeless and even melancholic. Sometimes, it is a feeling of betrayal. It could be a surge of realizing how irresponsible we are. This might possibly be when we think we are “useless” and have fallen behind in really doing our best to activate our potential.
There is one thing that we all uniquely do best, however. The art of being supportive of others is so broad, yet it is the way we do it that others cherish so fondly of. We are indeed all pillars for everyone we’ve come in contact with in some way. Consequently, every one we’ve been in contact with have built our foundations, big or small.
All of us have switched between various roles as leaders, supports, mentors, students, and everywhere in between. In all of those roles, others appreciate us for how we’ve demonstrated our unique edge. We are pillars in that we can come to others’ aid in so many different ways. This support was formed because of mutual acceptance of our individuality. Professionally, we can be the pillars that drive and sustain the initiative. Personally, we can share our hearts with others and they will do the same in relaying their trust to us.
We can be pillars not just in leading, but in allowing others to shine. Our support for others can be subtle, but at the same time everlasting. Putting your hand on your friend’s shoulder can be equally as inspiring as delivering a comprehensive speech. A few words of encouragement to anyone is as important as being the one to take actions. I feel at peace when I know that someone has supported a friend of mine in their way; that is a way we can fuel our own satisfaction.
A friend told me amid one of my big slumps that “we all need you.” We needed everyone we’ve contacted in the past and we’ll need everyone we meet in the future. Those people need us. Hence, we are the pillars that can hold up more than we know.
