LOYALTY

It is as simple as that. People nowadays do not understand the concept of loyalty. What is loyalty? Where has it gone? Why does it matter? Loyalty means that you will never betray that which or who you have pledged your allegiance to in the form of commitment, devotion, or support; both as an emotional connection and personal obligation.

Loyalty is one of the traits that people generally say is important to them in relationships, friendship, business, or otherwise. Yet some of us don’t make it a priority or give that quality enough credit. Also, loyalty is most of the time, the basis of these other concepts; without the presence of loyalty a strong relativity can never be built.

This value is like an unspoken bond. Being loyal is not something you can just say you are, rather it is something you prove through time and sacrifice.Loyalty is a way of knowing what someone is thinking or feeling about you or a situation and not being selfish with your feelings. It’s about not being a hypocrite.

When people do things for others, it makes them feel good inside because they’re able to give back and bring joy and happiness into the world for other people. They’re also able to get in touch with their inner self when they are able to do something genuine for another person because that person isn’t going to turn around and frame them in a negative light if they speak up about what’s going on or say something they don’t want out in the open.

I feel like most people tend to recognize a person's loyalty more when something bad occurs. It's always good to know that you have someone who will stick through the rough times with you and help you get to a better place, but | feel like people don't recognize a friend's loyalty as much as they should when something good is happening too.

Many people can say they want the best for you but I've noticed that not everybody truly does have the best intentions for you. I've heard people say you should take notice to the ones who pick you up when they see you fall down, but believe it's just as important to pay attention to those supporting your success as well. Not everyone is going to clap when they see you succeeding. Some will get envious and look at it as more of a competition, but someone who ¡s truly loyal to you will share in the merriments of your success because that was the goal in the first place.

By Jazmín Ruíz. Step 10 Blue.