I'll Be There

Do you remember the lyrics to the title of this blog? "Just call my name and i'll be there." I can hear Michael Jackson, from his Jackson 5 days, and Mariah Carey in my head as I type these words. What does the song mean to you?

When I think about the lyrics, I think about those in my life who have always been there for me, regardless of the situation. In fact, I can count the number of people who have been there for me on one hand. I've come across people who say they'd be there for me, but they'll pull away if the situation isn't convenient for them.

What about people who've never said they'll be there for you, but it's assumed they will because the person is a family member or beloved friend who is like family? Can you count on someone who's never given you their word? For a long time, I thought I could. However, I've noticed that this is not the case.

Certain situations and circumstances have occurred within the past couple years that have made me question loyalty and unconditional love. I won't say what the situations are. I will say that they have involved greed, envy, jealousy, disgust, and anguish. People have gone from seeing me as a person to viewing me as social capital. Others have tried to shove my dreams down the drain because the economy isn't forgiving or because they are content with mediocrity.

Regardless of the situation, I have found a couple people I can honestly say will be there for me unconditionally. These people always have my best interest at heart and would do anything to make me happy. Knowing it is rare to find these people, I cherish my relationships with them. I don't take the for granted.

If you have even one person in your life that would be there for you unconditionally, do the same for them. Give them the same compassion and love they give to you each day. Don't take the person for granted; there's no one like him or her. Before you know it, the person could be gone quicker than you can blink.