A few years ago I purchased a GoPro HD camera and started a new adventure in the world of videography. I remember the day it arrived in the mail; I was a little disappointed in the size of the camera. It was so small yet touted awesome HD videos in all the promotions I saw. Then came the accessory period. This camera came with nothing that you have to have except the camera itself. So, along the way in my adventure I have added a view finder, wi-fi remote, extra battery, and a wrist remote. All of which need charging all the time. I take this camera and all my accessories on trips to capture white water rafting, zip lining, and MINI Cooper drives. It does not take long before something needs charging in my array of add on parts. I quickly got a bad reputation with my family and friends of all I do is charge my camera and accessories and really never get any of those great videos. I would rather be fully charged and taking great fun videos.
I love all the new tech stuff now days but do not enjoy all the charging that it all needs. I even have a 6 port USB charging station in my home that we use for all the tech stuff that needs charging. It looks pretty impressive too! Our technology is not the only things that need charging. I learned a long time ago that people need charging and re-charging. The area I am referring to is relational refueling. We don’t always think of that type of refueling. Obviously if you don’t refuel your vehicle, it eventually stops. If you don’t refuel your tech stuff, it eventually stops working. People are no different!
I have figured out that there are at least six types of people you really need around you to keep you going. There are many stages or times in your life where a friend can help refuel you and get you going again. In each of these areas you need to know someone that lifts you up. Here is my list

• Fun people – for the times when you get so busy you can’t see straight. When your schedule is crammed and so full that you forget to enjoy life. Find this person and have a little fun together. Recharges me every time! Fun people will make you laugh and that is so therapeutic.
• Prayer warriors– these are the ones that even if you just call them, they would pray for you over the phone in a heartbeat. Share your life needs with a warrior and they are praying endlessly for you.
• Mentor – you have to be a lifelong learner and a mentor does just that for you. Always there for advice or just a sounding board for you. Mentors teach through love and can teach you about yourself that no one else can do. A mentor is open and honest and will tell you straight out how to respond to a situation you may be feeling.
• Family – are all important and will love you unconditionally. They know you and understand you more than anyone in most cases.
Successful People – these people I ask how they did it or what it’s like to be successful. In my business world I need to be around successful people now and then to show me I can do it too
• . Encouragers - invaluable in a friendship. Encouragers will lift you back up and get you going quickly. They are positive and focus on the good in everything. They complement and make you feel great when down emotionally.