Closest friends Quote by C. JoyBell C
““You can come to your friends with a problem and they will most usually blurt out a set of orders based entirely upon their own lives, which they believe you should follow. There is no thought process that goes into it, no internalization, no ingestion of your own pain into their own stomachs. I believe this is why, about a million people come to me with their problems rather than turning to their closest friends and family members; because I'm like that ancient tree with protruding roots, you can sit under my branches and as you cry I will soak your tears into me. We don't actually need humans with their many thoughtless advices. We need to be sitting under trees, asking roots to share in our pains.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Personal Growth Reflections, 2020
People often give advice based on their own experiences, not truly empathizing with another's pain.
In simple terms: Advice can be self‑centered.
Key Takeaway
Seek empathy before advising.
Themes
empathy
communication
friendship
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- confiding in friends
- receiving advice
- support groups
Key Concepts
Perspective taking
active listening
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you listen without projecting your own story?
- What creates a safe space for shared pain?
A Different Perspective
Friends may lack the space to fully understand.
