Dont walk in front of me; i may not follow. Dont walk behind me; i may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend ~ Albert Camus Friendship is a promise that one person makes to another with their whole heart. It is not a contract drawn up on paper but a solemn unseen vow that is constantly renewed with each meeting or reunion; a pledge to enjoy the good times together or to share the bad. A friendship is a bond that exists between two people who are not related or bound by any legal obligation. It is a reciprocal relationship based on levels of intimacy and commitment, and dependent upon these factors people will either be our casual friends, close friends, or our best friends. Friends pass through many different phases, from the excitement and discovery of new friendships, to the cementing process of support given in difficult times, to shared celebrations and happy landmarks, through to the deep, comfortable peace of an old friendship that nothing can shatter and that will be there till the end of life. There is room in our lives for all different types of friends, with whom we share different degrees of intimacy, and whom we see more or less frequently. In an age when marriages frequently founder, jobs take us far from home, sibblings are seperated by oceans, and life seems to impose ever greater pressures, friendships are the cornerstone of existence, bringing joy and sanity, wise advice, and unfailing loyalty. Each new friend who comes into our lives brings a special gift from which we can learn and grow. We should welcome them with open hearts and give our love as a gift in return, because without friendships in our lives we would be spiritually poorer, cast adrift without a lifebelt in a cold dark sea.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:55:12 +0000
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