"Those who have the courage to undertake the profound change of attitude required to develop true compassion are called Bodhisattvas."
Today is Bodhi's birthday. Bodhi is my dearest friend. She is one of the most incredible and amazing people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is my biggest fan and supports me in all that I do. She encourages my craziest ideas and dreams. Unless they are completely fucked up and would in some way, devastate me. Then and only then, Bodhi kindly tells me to slow my roll. In short, I would be completely lost and life would suck balls without her.
Bodhi is stunningly beautiful inside and out. But I know much of her beauty comes from her cracks. She has suffered each ring of purgatory and fought tooth and nail to find her way out. These cracks and scars are a testament to her strength and determination. Through the compassion she has found for herself, she is able to spread her compassion and wisdom to everyone else she meets. This is why I call her Bodhisattva.
As morbid and pathetic as it may be, I cannot be certain I would have survived my 28th year without her friendship and support. The darkest moments in my life happened last spring. I once even rushed myself to the emergency room, fearful of doing something stupid. You all know what I mean; the details need no elaborating. The point is, it was Bodhi's wisdom and courage and her ability to talk me off my ledge that saved me. She helped me to realize I am not alone in this world. We all have our demons. And we all have the ability to pick ourselves up and fight.
Thank you Bodhi, for everything you do. I love you more than words can tell. Happiest of Birthdays to you, my dearest friend.
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