Your noble friend will not accept pretension but will gently and very firmly confront you with your own blindness. Such friendship is creative and critical; it is willing to negotiate awkward and uneven territories of contradiction and woundedness.
In John O'Donohue's "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom," he emphasizes the importance of authentic friendship. A true friend does not tolerate falsehood or pretension; instead, they engage directly with you, helping you to recognize your own limitations and blind spots. This honesty, while firm, is also gentle, demonstrating that a real friendship can challenge you constructively.
O'Donohue suggests that such friendships are not merely supportive but also creative and...
