Ponderings (May 2009) - “FRIEND”

According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary …

Friend is “one attached to another by affection or esteem; one that is not hostile; a favored companion”

Sharing my thoughts …

What would life be without friends who enrich our lives and make us feel that we matter?  I’m constantly amazed by my friends and the amount of unconditional support they’ve given me over the last few months.  Each has given support in his/her unique way.  Some are gentle, some are strong, some are witty; the list goes on and on.  I love the uniqueness of each friend and am grateful for the richness they add to my life.  Thank you friends – I love ya.

Questions to ponder …

1. Who are your friends and why?
2. How do you measure friendship?
3. How do your friends impact your life?
4. How do you impact your friends’ lives?
5. What can you do to be a better friend?
6. What do your friendships show you about yourself?
7. How do you feel when you take the time to connect to a friend?
8. What can you do within the next few weeks to celebrate friendship?

Related quotes …

Friendship inspires and enriches the life of those who come together.  [Vimala Thakar]

A friend is one who knows you as you are, understands where you’ve been, accepts who you’ve become, and still gently invites you to grow.  [Anonymous]

A friend is a hand that is always holding yours, no matter how close or far apart you may be.  A friend is someone who is always there and will always, always care.  A friend is a feeling of forever in the heart.  [Collin McCarty]

Once in a while you meet someone, and soon you both discover the two of you are truly something special to each other... you share your thoughts and feelings so relaxed, so openly, and right away you know your friendship's truly meant to be.  [Gary Harrington]