just be with me

over the past few months, i've begun to learn the power of emotional presence.  i've been shocked at what a powerful thing it is to truly be there for someone, to be willing to be "in it" with them, whatever "it" is.  the difficult truth about life is, it's supposed to be hard.  sometimes we just can't fix whatever feels broken.  sometimes we don't even know what's broken.  but in the darkness, feeling your hand encompassed by the hand of a friend is the most comforting thing in the world.  and that friend isn't even trying to comfort you.  he's just there.