Like A Rock

I recently read something that sparked an interest about a Rock. No, not Dwayne Johnson, "The Rock" and no not "School of Rock" nor "Rock of Ages". It was more on the line of the Bob Segar song "Like A Rock". What do you think of when you hear that someone is like a rock? solid as a rock? strong, sturdy, never changing right? Those are my characteristics
of a rock. Amalia G wrote, "When you're the rock, you get put in some tough places. Everyone becomes use to brushing the dirt on you and using  you to smooth their rough edges. You become worn down until sometimes you're just a pebble, buried beneath the surface. It's deceiving to be the rock because everyone thinks the rock is sturdy and impenetrable. But eventually, all rocks wear down with time."

That statement packs a punch for me it and it may for you. I need to reevaluate my rock collection and make sure I am not wearing them down. Sometimes I think we get so complacent relying on others that we forget to return the favor or we unintentionally take someone for granted that is a rock. We need rocks in our lives to count on and give us strength at times. There are people in your life right now that you could call "your rock(s)" because they are unchanging and always there for you. Are you a boulder for others or a rock crusher? Please take time to thank those that you lean on for support. So often we get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget to say thank you to those that mean so much.