Can you imagine a world without your friends? Friends are the family we get to choose, and keep beside us till we are old and grey. Some friends may come and go like the seasons, but remember only a special few will remain with us till the end. But that’s OK, that’s the beauty of friendship. Different people enter into our lives at different stages to add colour and meaning into it and that’s a beautiful thing. World Friendship Day which falls on July 30, so as the day is nearing let’s take a look back and celebrate all the wonderful friends we have had past and present and remember the special friends in our lives who makes us laugh, play with us, and take care of us when we are sad or sick.
Friends come into our lives in many shapes and forms, they can be anyone—a classmate, a neighbour, a cousin, they don’t even have to your age, they could be an adult or an elderly person or even your pet! A good friend is someone who:
- You can share life’s ups and downs with
- Listens to you when you have problems and gives you good advice
- Is fair and kind to you
- Helps you when you’re feeling sad or stuck
- Laughs with you and cheers you up
Real friendship isn’t about always agreeing and just having a good time—it’s about caring and sticking together, even when things get tough. Good friends will always challenge you, and make you a better person. They will also tell you when you are doing something wrong. Good friends will never encourage something that will harm you or those around you. We are all human, and we all make mistakes. That’s why we need good friends to guide us when we are faced with life’s tough decisions.
Friends also help us learn important life skills like sharing, listening, being kind, and solving problems together. They remind us that we’re not alone and that someone cares about us. When we are having a rough day, a good friend can make everything feel better, I am sure you can remember many such days like that. Friendship also teaches us to accept others, respect differences, and build trust to help us grow into thoughtful, strong, kind and happy people. You don’t have to wait for Friendship Day to be a great friend. Every day is a good day to be kind and make new friends. Say hello to someone new, include others in your games, and always treat people the way you want to be treated.
Having a bunch of friends is not the most important thing either, having at least one special friend that will stick by you without judging you and supporting you through life’s journey is a special gift. So on this special day, think of all the wonderful friends you have had, it could be your next door neighbour who gave you some good advice, or that friend who sits next to you and helps you out with your school work, these are all special people and we should be grateful to have them in our lives. You can make them a card, call them, give them a small gift such as a friendship band or just a nice warm hug. All these simple acts will make them happy and make their day a special one for sure.
So this Friendship Day, let’s celebrate the friends who make our lives better and brighter. And don’t forget—you can be someone’s best friend too. All it takes is a kind heart and a friendly smile.
Till next week enjoy your days with your beautiful friends.
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