There is a far deeper meaning to
friendship, than what we normally perceive. While many of us may feel the
primary reason for having friends is for social interaction and entertainment,
if we look more closely to what it means we will realize that the reasons go
way beyond that.
Friendship is not only about
spending time with like-minded people so that one doesn’t get bored on a Saturday
evening; its purpose is far more meaningful.
It is about love and understanding.
It stretches beyond our family relationships and lends us a support that
is different. It is about a different
kind of love.
With our families we are
sometimes wary about discussing our fears or difficulties, but with friends
often it is easier to discuss our feelings, as there remains a space that is
personal yet with fewer expectations. It
is a space that is built on sharing – sharing of our joys and sorrows, of
discussion and reasoning, and many other things that urge us to open our hearts
to others.
It is in friendship that we also
learn to be less judgemental and to be accepting of other people’s differences
and eccentricities and to be open to loving our friends even if they don’t
think like us or share our philosophies.
Friendship teaches us to be helpful.
To give support and a listening ear to our mates, to be there for them
in times of need or celebration, and to be part of their lives as a person that
gives them comfort and who is able to understand and accept them for who they
are.
Cherish and celebrate the spirit
of friendship, everyday
Happy Reading,
D. Senthil Kannan
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