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What About Yo’ Friends – Monday Musing

January 4, 2021 by robincharmagne 5 Comments

Hey Pretties,

Happy New Year! We made it to 2021 and to a very important election, the Georgia Senate race. This election could change the climate of this country for the better. I was thinking that for the last four years, we survived a President who often demonstrated that he was ill-suited, not fit, nor qualified for the honor and privilege of leading the free world. I understand it is a bold statement, but it is a statement based on fact. Because, thanks to Twitter of all things, everyone had a front-row seat to the spectacle. Let’s review some of the tweets, build the wall, fake news, kids in cages, attacks on female politician’s appearance, support of dubious people, impeachment, etc. The list is long. Furthermore, I am not here to expose or to inform because you all already know!!

What struck me as odd was why don’t his circle, advisors, tribe, crew, posse, clique, whatever say to him, “Dude you are doing the most!” I mean that is what friends do, they check you. And this goes well beyond agreeing or disagreeing, but closer to recognizing destructive, toxic, or plain crazy as hell behavior. Did anyone say stop it, pull up, take it down a thousand, relax, relate, release?  Where are his friends or close advisors?

In President Barack Obama’s book, A Promised Land, which I am currently reading and one of the best books I have read in some time, he frequently mentions his circle of advisors – David Axelrod, David Plouffe, Robert Gibbs, and of course Valerie Jarrett. He spoke candidly about how he relied upon them for advice and guidance in political matters. Sometimes he accepted the advice and sometimes he did not, but he was open to their counsel. That makes total sense to me because as I have mentioned here, here, and here, your circle makes a difference. You need honest, smart, and wise truthtellers who have your back. And of course, advisors don’t blow smoke either because that’s not helpful. Perhaps the President does have a circle but he tells them to kick rocks! Who knows.

I have not made any New Year’s resolutions, but one thing I know for 2021, I will continue to nurture my connections with my friends. I appreciate them for NOT having me looking crazy in these ATL streets! As much as I enjoy getting poured into with love and laughter and excellent advice, I want to pour into them as often as I can they deserve it.

Have you reached out to your circle of trusted advisors this year?

On another note, if you are in Georgia, please vote, it matters.

robincharmagne

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Comments

  1. Neti says

    January 6, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    Happy 2021 Sis. As I write this note, we have been blessed with not one but two Senate seats from Georgia. THANK YOU GEORGIA!!! On another note. we all need Friends and we should keep them close.

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  2. Stacie says

    January 10, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    Yes girl, you gotta listen to your circle! In this new year I plan on reaching out more than I have before.

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  3. Christiana Acha says

    January 13, 2021 at 8:01 am

    Happy New year Robin!! I don’t live in America but I follow all the happenings from around the world. I’m really glad Americans can now breathe again.
    Christiana Acha recently posted…Short positive affirmations you should start saying to yourself everydayMy Profile

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  4. Beckey says

    January 14, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    I’m getting around to reading this a little late! First a HUGE thank you to Georgia for getting out and voting!! I think some people (narcissists) don’t seek out true friends or advisors, but only “yes, men”. And I believe a lot of the resignations and firings we saw over the past few years were a result of people trying to be that voice of reason rather than just blind approval

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  5. nerline says

    March 12, 2021 at 9:52 pm

    Yes. Friendship is very important. I hope 2021 is better than any years that we have seen in our lifetime.

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