I’ll never forget the day by best friend in gradeschool ditched me for a school mate of hers that she said she didnt really like. At the time it broke my heart. I remember my mother saying ” It’s not your fault, some people just dont know how to be friends or know the meaning of true friendship.” I think that we never stop learning how to treat and relate to people. As we age, our relations just become more complex.
True Friends: Never leave you out in the rain!
Emerging Thought: What is a true friend?
I think with the rise of social networking we begin to lose sight of the real meaning of friendship. We tag people as ‘friends’ on facebook everyday, but we may know nothing about who they really are. Friendship is relative. My criteria for a true friend is different from your criteria. I also believe there a different levels of friendship as we dont let everyone get that close to us. For me, my true friends are the ones I can count on in a pinch, the ones that listen and offer sound advice. True friends are trustworthy, loyal, and have great conversation. The ones that you hang with often or as much as you can because you enjoy their company. These are the people who push you to do and be better. Sometimes they may not agree with you on something but support you anyway if it doesnt do you harm. True friends are honest, caring, bring joy, and lots of laugher to your life. These are the folks that will go out of their way for you when you’re in need. The people who you may not see often but when you get together its like you never missed a beat. True friends have common goals and objectives, but most importantly they are there for you.
Vague Assumption: Once a friend, Always a friend.
In recent years my friendships have transitioned for different reasons. New friendships made, Old friendships fade away, and many neglected As we grow and change the people we surround ourselves change. Sometimes lifestyle choices or opinions or our significant others can cause a shift in a cohesive friendship. One thing I’ve learned is that if someone is truly a friend and truly cares for you, they will always want you to be a part of their lives even if it means they have to fight for it. Seasonal changes in that person will not allow them to let your friendship fall by the wayside. Friends like this and what I’ve described above are far and few between, but I’ve been blessed with a mighty few who I can truly call my friends. I’m forever grateful.
Startling Conclusion:
I think true friendship is to be cherished. I also think that as we get older we should make more of an effort to connect with our friends and loved ones. I also believe that we should be more selective with who we deem as true friends. The most important thing that I’ve learned is that if I want all of these things from a friend that I have to be all of those things to my friends. The good news is that you can always become a better friend, just like you can become a better person. I may no longer be friends with my best friend from grade school but she will always hold a special place in my heart. Continue to love and treat one another as you would yourselves, and I guarantee, you’ll reap a lifetime of blessings for it!
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