Friendship is not a Product
We use products for as long as we need them, or when we tire of
them. However, friendship is not like a product to be used when
you need it. Never take friendship for granted; you never know
what tomorrow holds.
Websters dictionary defines friendship as follows, "friendship:
1. initmacy; fellowship; close attachment. 2. Alliance; good
will, amity".
To be a friend means that you are willing to give yourself not
only through the good times, but also during the bad times. To
quote a Turkish Proverb, "A wise man remembers his friends at
all times; a fool, only when he has need of them."
To be a friend means encourage strengths in others and
accepting their weaknesses; in other words, accepting them for
who they are. Elbert Hubbard summarizes a true friend well when
he said, "The friend is the man who knows all about you, and
still likes you."
Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Many people will walk in and out of
your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your
heart". Does your friendship leave a footprint in others hearts?
In the end, to be a friend means giving freely and not
expecting anything in return.
What is your definition of a friend? Do you live up to your
own definition with your friends?