“A true friend
knows your
weaknesses but shows you your
strengths; feels your fears but
fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties
but frees your spirit; recognizes your
disabilities but emphasizes your
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possibilities.
- William Arthur Ward
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Gratitude
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& Friendship
Answer this reflection question: “By ignoring what I can’t do, what can I do?”
This week, set your weaknesses aside and tap into your strengths. When you do: you will have greater success,
significance and impact on others. You will also experience the joy you were born to enjoy. This joy will give you
gratitude for your strengths and for your life.
List six of your greatest strengths to embrace this week (What: do you do best; are your positive characteristics; knowledge
do you have; do you most enjoy?).
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It can also be easy to focus on the shortcomings of the people we love. But it is critical to focus on their strengths as you
make room for gratitude. Pick two people who you are close to you and list their top two strengths.
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John’s guest, John Foppe, shared his metaphor for life “find your feet”. What does this mean? (Hint: what four things do
feet do?)
John shares Arthur Ward’s quote that begins, “A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths.” In
light of this quote, how is finding a good friend similar to “finding your feet” in life?
Identify a friend who best meets Ward’s definition. Send him or her a thank you note with words about what this has
meant in your life.