From a friend...

In Sacred Companions, p. 81, “...that the ultimate test of a spiritual friendship is whether all parties are growing as a result of it. Intimate relationships can be either soul-destroying or soul-nurturing. Soul-nurturing friendships include increasing levels of: attunement to the Spirit, hunger for God and surrender to his will; love for others, self-understanding and attentiveness to the voices of my inner world; curiosity about God’s creation; enjoyment of life; discernment of my unique self-in-Christ; courage to follow my calling; depth of passion and compassion; sense of gratitude; overall experience of holiness and wholeness.”