It is said that people come into your life for a reason. Throughout my life I have had many individuals enter and exit my world. Some have stayed for a short while. Some have stayed only during the time I have been in a particular area … some individuals are simply territorial friends. Once you move or relocate, specially out of state, they simply exit your life. Then there are those individuals who stick around. No matter where you go these individuals remain in your life and become life long friends.
I have listened to individuals who say, “Oh yeah, I can count my friends on one hand!” When I ask how many fingers, the typical response has been; “Oh, three, maybe four!” In today’s world it seems that most people have more acquaintances then they do friends. And in this modern society the word “Friends” has a whole new meaning associated with it … have you heard the term “Friends with Benefits*?” That’s right! “Friends with Benefits.” Now days when someone tells me that I am their friend, I have to stop and ask myself as to how they are interpreting my association. Am I a Friend or am I a “Friend?”
Another thing I’ve noticed is that most people want associations that doesn’t include ones entire personality and/or makeup. What makes one unique is no longer important. Everyone is looking for that perfect individual who has the right look, the right moves, the right everything. Relationships are often based on what type of profession you’re in, what kind of automobile you drive, where you live, ones age, and the list goes on. Now day’s, no one really wants to get to know, YOU. More often than not, associations are pretty much superficially based. Once YOU become you, then you’re discarded like a piece of trash. No wonder people have more acquaintances than they do friends. In today’s society, true friendships are far and few, if nonexistent. We as a society have become less tolerant of each other than we are of terrorists.
I have been lucky! Over the years, no matter where I’ve traveled or lived, I have been fortunate to have friends with staying power … I’m talking about Life Long Friends. No matter where I’ve been or what I’ve gone through, these individuals have had my back, and have been my source of reality. These individuals have stood by me through thick and thin, and I am eternally grateful to be associated with them. If it wasn’t for my True Friendships, my live would be shallow and lonely. As far as I’m concerned, it’s not about how many “friends” I could have, it’s the quality of Friends I have. George Washington said it so eloquently, “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”
Compared to “Friends with Benefits” and Friends, “Friends with Benefits" can kiss my @ss! They are not welcomed in my life cause the “Benefits” they bring is shallow, unfulfilling, self-centered and usually filled with undesirable risks. So to the following; Emily, Eunice, Dan, Mit, Mitchell and Patsy, Ralph and Betty, I want to say that YOU and EVERYTHING that makes you unique, has been my source of joy, and being a part of your life has made my life richer and complete. Thank you for being my life long friend!
*Stritly a sexual relationship without any commitments.
I have listened to individuals who say, “Oh yeah, I can count my friends on one hand!” When I ask how many fingers, the typical response has been; “Oh, three, maybe four!” In today’s world it seems that most people have more acquaintances then they do friends. And in this modern society the word “Friends” has a whole new meaning associated with it … have you heard the term “Friends with Benefits*?” That’s right! “Friends with Benefits.” Now days when someone tells me that I am their friend, I have to stop and ask myself as to how they are interpreting my association. Am I a Friend or am I a “Friend?”
Another thing I’ve noticed is that most people want associations that doesn’t include ones entire personality and/or makeup. What makes one unique is no longer important. Everyone is looking for that perfect individual who has the right look, the right moves, the right everything. Relationships are often based on what type of profession you’re in, what kind of automobile you drive, where you live, ones age, and the list goes on. Now day’s, no one really wants to get to know, YOU. More often than not, associations are pretty much superficially based. Once YOU become you, then you’re discarded like a piece of trash. No wonder people have more acquaintances than they do friends. In today’s society, true friendships are far and few, if nonexistent. We as a society have become less tolerant of each other than we are of terrorists.
I have been lucky! Over the years, no matter where I’ve traveled or lived, I have been fortunate to have friends with staying power … I’m talking about Life Long Friends. No matter where I’ve been or what I’ve gone through, these individuals have had my back, and have been my source of reality. These individuals have stood by me through thick and thin, and I am eternally grateful to be associated with them. If it wasn’t for my True Friendships, my live would be shallow and lonely. As far as I’m concerned, it’s not about how many “friends” I could have, it’s the quality of Friends I have. George Washington said it so eloquently, “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”
Compared to “Friends with Benefits” and Friends, “Friends with Benefits" can kiss my @ss! They are not welcomed in my life cause the “Benefits” they bring is shallow, unfulfilling, self-centered and usually filled with undesirable risks. So to the following; Emily, Eunice, Dan, Mit, Mitchell and Patsy, Ralph and Betty, I want to say that YOU and EVERYTHING that makes you unique, has been my source of joy, and being a part of your life has made my life richer and complete. Thank you for being my life long friend!
*Stritly a sexual relationship without any commitments.
Nice Tribute.
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