A Note from a Friend
A real friend.
Not someone who just “likes” your post, but someone who steps in when the world walks out. The kind of friend who shows up at 2 a.m. or 2 p.m.—it doesn’t matter. They simply are there when it matters.
I used to own a restaurant, and we had a saying painted above the door:
“You enter a stranger but are leaving a friend.”
That was our mission—from the moment someone stepped inside, our goal was for them to feel seen, welcomed, and understood. No rush. Just warmth. Just connection.
Friendship doesn’t demand perfection. It asks for presence.
It isn’t a tally of years or hours; it’s defined by trust, empathy, truth-telling, and the ability to be silent together or laugh until it hurts. A friend is someone who cares, shows up, listens without judgment, and brings out the best in you—just by being who they are.
So what is a friend? (short version)
A friend is the one who walks in when the world walks out—someone who cares deeply, shows up, listens, and helps you be your best self.
A Note to You
Life’s too short for superficiality. Call a friend. Text them. Show up. Because the most valuable thing you can give—or receive—is presence. When everything else fades, friendship remains.
Until next time,
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Jeff Nursey
JeffreyNursey.com