Friendship is a commitment.

NEED A FRIEND? BE A FRIEND.

Finding genuine connections with real people in our current world is becoming increasingly difficult. Many people are lonely, disconnected, and isolated, even in the midst of a crowded city or a bustling workplace. The lack of real friends in people's life can lead to them having a feeling of emptiness and a lack of purpose in life. Life can not lived in isolation, neither can one make any tangible progress in life without real people around them as friends, partners, and teammates.

We can build meaningful relationships not by simply searching for someone who would be a friend, but by actively acting friendly, and becoming a friend to those around us. This involves showing genuine kindness, compassion, and empathy towards others, even in minute and insignificant ways. Friends reach out to their friends who are going through difficult times, they lend listening ears, and they ensure they keep touch with someone who may be feeling lonely. Being a friend would require being there for someone consistently, even when it may not be convenient or easy.

Valuing others for who they are, regardless of their differences or backgrounds is a sign of true friendship, and it means accepting people as they are, without judgment or criticism, celebrating their accomplishments and supporting them through their struggles. When we create a friendly environment, we create a sense of community and belonging that is essential to our emotional and mental well-being, helping us feel connected to something larger than ourselves and giving us a sense of purpose in our lives.

Being a friend is the best and easiest way to finding a friend, and friendship is a relationship that benefits all parties involved and is not supposed to be a one-sided commitment. By showing kindness and compassion towards others, we can cultivate a sense of joy, peace, and positivity in our own lives. By being a friend, we can find a sense of purpose and fulfillment that is difficult to find elsewhere in our lives, and make a positive impact on the world around us.

Kamikun John, Author 366 days of wisdom.