23 Aug -WOD

Counterfeit -

1) To carry on a deception; dissemble.
2) To make fraudulent copies of something valuable.

Is it just me or do phony individuals turn your stomach too? I have an extremely difficult time tolerating fraudulent folk, mainly because I was raised to value authenticity. I am a firm believer in the concept that quality outweighs quantity. Let's take for instance, the quality of a friendship. I would much rather have one bona fide ally who will get down in the trenches and go to war with me than an entourage of pretenders who will flee at the first indication of adversity.

Phonies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. She might come in the form of a beautiful woman who you genuinely like yet she only interacts with you because she never has to spend a dime when the two of you hang out. He might also come in the fashion of a politician who strategically journeys down to the hood once every election year to secure the vote of the commoners. These types of phonies are pretty easy to spot but what about the bootleg homies who you've known for years?

Ever notice how some of your so called ‘friends’ always seem to show up whenever the drinks are flowing, the money is plentiful, and beautiful women are in abundance? How many of those same dudes were there when you needed help moving out of your apartment? A phony will agree with whatever you say because there are no benefits associated with disagreement. A true friend will not hesitate to let you know when your outlook on a particular issue is flat out wrong. A phony will tell you there are plenty other fishes in the sea. A true friend will help you piece your broken heart back together and then invite you to a singles bar. Phonies usually flock to you when you're at your best. A true friend has stood shoulder to shoulder with you while you were at your worst. Today, I advise you to embrace a circle of authenticity. Remove phony people from your personal space to allow room for an additional genuine friend. Be blessed.

Corey R.