The friend who texts you to look at the sunset. Curious listeners. The one you look at and automatically know what they’re thinking. People who show up on time. The one who knows how you like your coffee. Creative partners. The friend who messages you to let you know they’re thinking of you. Those who know how to hold space. Ones you feel safe crying in front of. The one you send your rough drafts/outlines to because you trust their honest and constructive feedback. The friends who stay calm and patient when you’re lost on the trails. The friend who remembers ‘quiet anniversaries’ and sends you a card letting you know they’re thinking of you. The one who always comes over with flowers or your favorite snacks. The one you call when you’re feeling sad and they know how to make you laugh and give you a different perspective that puts you in a positive state of mind. Comfortable-silence friends. Enthusiastic adventurers. The friend who transforms mundane errands like going grocery shopping into a full-blown comedic show where you can’t stop laughing. Patient teachers. The ones you call when you’re in crisis mode and panicking and they drop everything and come over. Friends who are generous with time and money and you know they don’t want or expect anything in return. Friends who send you songs because it reminds them of you. The one you casually mention a book you want to read and later on they gift it to you. Friends who put their phones away when you’re together so they can be fully present. The ones you haven’t spoken to in months, but when you do, you pick up right where you left off. The friend who remembers details. The person you can be completely yourself with. Whoever came to mind as you read this. Hold them close. Let them know you love them.

These people are your tribe.