Friendship

Proverbs 17:17  "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." 

There are countless intricacies to every great friendship, but the foundation is always incredibly simple: making time for each other.  The key is to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you.  

-Don’t walk away when the going gets a little tough.

-Don'tbe distracted too easily.

-Don't be too busy or tired.

-Don't take them for granted.  

Friends are part of the glue that holds life and happiness together.  So put down the smart phone, close the laptop and enjoy each other’s company, face to face, the old fashioned way.

There are few joys that equal a good conversation, a genuine laugh, a long walk, or a big hug shared by two people who care about each other.  Sometimes the most ordinary things can be made extraordinary simply by doing them with the right people.  Choose to be around these people and choose to make the most of your time together.

No human being is your friend who demands your silence or denies your right to grow. Healthy friendships always move in the direction of personal growth for the relationship as a whole and for each individual in it.  A desire to impede the growth of the other for one’s personal comfort is an expression of fear.

When you connect with a true friend, this person helps you find the best in yourself.  In this way, neither of you actually meet the best in each other. You both grow into your best selves by spending time together and nurturing each other’s growth.