Do You Have Good Friends?
Friends are a gift of God. If we have good friends, we should
assume that God has showered us with His unlimited grace. What
does a good friend mean? What are the differences between
ordinary friends and good friends? What is friendship? Before we
discuss about friendships amongst humanbeings, let us keep this
in mind that in nature everything exists in great friendship
with each other. Look at these fish screensavers to enjoy these
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Let us begin our enquiry by asking about what is friendship? Can
it be defined? What is the relationship of friendship? What
qualities does this relationship have? When two persons share
common interests, care for each other, enjoy being together and
help each other, they are called as friends. Is this a correct
definition? It broadly covers the areas of friendship.
For being a good friend, we should share more of these
qualities. Is that right? Say, you share some interests with
your friend, and there are few things that interest you, but are
of no interest to your friend. Does this make your friendship
ordinary? Sit back and count your good friends. Now count the
interests that you share and those that you don't. Is there any
mathematical formula? Can one be a good friend, even if one
shares very few interests? Provided of course, that our
qualities that I mentioned above are in plenty?
What about caring for each other? Many a times, we find that
friends are careless in their relationship, but when it comes to
crunch situations, they come forward with all their might and
show tremendous care. Does this imply, that even if a friend is
not much caring on a day-to-day basis, he/she can still be a
good friend, if there is a strong affinity that brings them
together?
Let us talk of enjoying each other's company. Does this mean
that good friends avoid others? Are they always found together?
What if they don't meet each other for a month? This
relationship is indefinable. Isn't it? Because being a good
friend of someone may mean that we care for each other deeply,
but need not show it always. We are ready to help whenever the
need arises. That even if we are not together all the time, we
love being together. We defend each other whenever any external
threat arises. The last test is the final test of good
friendship. Friends may remain away for a long period and
continue with their life, but when the need arises, they are
together. They share a bond that ties them together. They have
shared so much with each other that the past always carries
itself in the future.
Friendship means that we like each other. We have shared some
great moments together. We value and respect each other. Unless
there is a bond of hearts and emotions, no outward sign can make
a friendship good.