friendship is everthing
what is friendship then? the dictionary description doesnt do justice to this institution. it is described as the keeping and having or friends, or the relationship between 2 people who are friends. i prefer this description:
"Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than government. It is almost the equal of family." -Don Corleone
in this age of opportunities and with the explosion of communications, it is so easy to know people and to keep up with them, as well as to connect one friend to another, the essence of friendship has been lost. we are left with a corrupted, distorted and inferior perception of friendship from what it was, and what it could be for us.
apart from enjoying the joys and perils of life with us, helping us through tough times and sharing great moments, friends are an extension of our family. if family is unfamiliar with each other, and do not share experiences, then far can the thickness of blood bring the family? even the thickest of blood cannot bring the most unfamiliar of strangers together. or if together, not far.
with every moment in life be it enjoyment or suffering, or with every thought or experience shared and related, when smiling at joy shared or cringing at pain, we become a part of each other. when friends share emmotions or understand each others thinking and understanding we are aware of how human we are. how our friends feel, think and relate to other human beings. such awareness will bring tenderness to the relationship, because you understand that they are just like you, and you will be forgiving to them, will learn how to accomodate them, and you will love them for being unique as you are.
but then what is a friend? how does he conduct himself? all he needs is to proclaim his friendship, nothing more. but a proclaimation of friendship is not empty words, a hollow promise. it is much more. he must be available when called upon. even more, he must always be around, in presence or in spirit. friends have a duty to maintain the friendship. they should regularly check up on one another, as regularly as time permits and closeness deems. a friend must support, but he must criticise. it is his duty to build his friend, and defend him and his reputation, for if your friend is down, and he is infamous and notorious, you will not get away from all this. you are dragged down by association. but do it not for yourself, but because u cannot allow people to think badly of your friend, and because you cannot allow him to fall, or his character and personality to decay.
so it is not simple being a friend, frienships are not cheap, bought with hi-s, bye-s and other inconsequetial things. friendship is an institution to be upheld and respected, similar to marriage. it is a commitment not to be taken lightly. and if taken rightly, friendship will add untold richness to life, and bring unlimited benefits. but that isnt the most important thing, is it?
"Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than government. It is almost the equal of family." -Don Corleone
in this age of opportunities and with the explosion of communications, it is so easy to know people and to keep up with them, as well as to connect one friend to another, the essence of friendship has been lost. we are left with a corrupted, distorted and inferior perception of friendship from what it was, and what it could be for us.
apart from enjoying the joys and perils of life with us, helping us through tough times and sharing great moments, friends are an extension of our family. if family is unfamiliar with each other, and do not share experiences, then far can the thickness of blood bring the family? even the thickest of blood cannot bring the most unfamiliar of strangers together. or if together, not far.
with every moment in life be it enjoyment or suffering, or with every thought or experience shared and related, when smiling at joy shared or cringing at pain, we become a part of each other. when friends share emmotions or understand each others thinking and understanding we are aware of how human we are. how our friends feel, think and relate to other human beings. such awareness will bring tenderness to the relationship, because you understand that they are just like you, and you will be forgiving to them, will learn how to accomodate them, and you will love them for being unique as you are.
but then what is a friend? how does he conduct himself? all he needs is to proclaim his friendship, nothing more. but a proclaimation of friendship is not empty words, a hollow promise. it is much more. he must be available when called upon. even more, he must always be around, in presence or in spirit. friends have a duty to maintain the friendship. they should regularly check up on one another, as regularly as time permits and closeness deems. a friend must support, but he must criticise. it is his duty to build his friend, and defend him and his reputation, for if your friend is down, and he is infamous and notorious, you will not get away from all this. you are dragged down by association. but do it not for yourself, but because u cannot allow people to think badly of your friend, and because you cannot allow him to fall, or his character and personality to decay.
so it is not simple being a friend, frienships are not cheap, bought with hi-s, bye-s and other inconsequetial things. friendship is an institution to be upheld and respected, similar to marriage. it is a commitment not to be taken lightly. and if taken rightly, friendship will add untold richness to life, and bring unlimited benefits. but that isnt the most important thing, is it?
posted by daniel at 03:05
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