Two are better than one

So I was doing my devotional today and came across this passage:

Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:
If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
Also, if two lie down together, 
they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

It really made me think how so often I want to do things on my own. I want to prove that I can do it by myself! Just like a little child who wants to prove themselves. If I complete it with help, it doesn't have that same ring of victory to it.

But I need to get over that. The important thing is accomplishing what you want to accomplish, not if you did it by yourself or not. This applies to a lot of areas of my life right now. Obviously my weight loss journey, but also my spirituality and my job search. I need buddies to be in this with me. I need people who will keep me accountable, but also listen to me with understanding. 

Obviously I have friends (and all of you on the web!), but admitting that you need help isn't easy (at least for me). And it's also scary when you think, "What will happen when they call me out? Will I fail again?" Failing yourself is one thing, but failing others is even worse.

This is something I need to think about. Do I ask someone I already know? Do they need to be someone I see in real life? I'm not sure. Maybe I need to find an actual meeting? Hmm. What are your experiences with the buddy system?