Ok, so as you can see from the title I want to talk about this quote a little bit. I want to talk about friends, and making new ones. Everyone in life eventually goes through a time in life, when you have to choose friends, and wisely. For some, it comes naturally, and is easy. For others, work and courage is involved. I know personally, I love being social. But making true and good friends is hard for me, I don't trust as much as I should. So, I got lucky finding my friends. I was lucky to make friends who accepted me. But not everyone is this lucky. My aunt once said something to me that I really liked it goes like this:
"I had lots of people half way across the world that I loved. Friends are a wonderful blessing in life. It took me a while to realize that it's perfectly fine to let go of friends when you move away, situations change, etc. As hard as it is sometimes, it's ok to just have a good friend for a period of time. I consider all of my old friends "friends", but we just aren't as close as we used to be. This is why family is so important. They are the friends that will ALWAYS be there for you, no matter what changes you go through in life."
And I liked that. Its ok to let go of friends. Life does change and so do your friends. In girl scouts we sang a song. part of it said "Make new friends, and keep the old. Some are silver, and the others gold" Amen! I know I keep bringing up Jada, But, she taught me this. There really are no strangers. They are people you have just never met. Think of all the friends you have NOW. Before you knew them, weren't they just a stranger? Now, look at what you have! I am so grateful for my amazing friends. And I hope, that as the school year starts I am able to keep this in mind. To go out and make new friends. To see that kid eating lunch alone, and have the courage to be able to sit with them, and converse. And make a new friend. I know friends are so valuable and can help you through struggling times. I appericiate the love and kindness my friends have for me. And most of all, for the knowledge attained through them. I used to think family was family, and friends were friends. I can now understand how my family can also be my friend. Someone always there for me <3 I want to end in a quote.
"Friendship is one of the grand
Fundamental principles of Mormonism;
It is designed to revolutionize
And civilize the world,
And cause wars and contentions to cease
And men to become friends and brothers."
I was quoted - Cool! I'm glad you liked that. I used to have a really hard time letting go of friends and was determined to stay close with everyone throughout my life. I was happier once I realized you don't have to hang on to everyone and be as close as you once were. But they still are all blessings!
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