~ Diamonds of my heart~

This section is for lifelong friendships. Most friendships only last for a particular phase of our lives. When that developmental period is over, the friendship may dissolve. For a friendship to last a lifetime there must be something really special between you. There must be a connection that transcends time and space. This kind of a friendship also takes certain flexibility. People change throughout their lifetimes and they must continue to search for commonalities between the two of them if they expect their friendship to endure.

To be a friend takes a lot of strength. There will be times when you will question why you ever got involved with this person. Times like these are the true test of friendship. It is easy to be friends when you're sharing good times and fun. However, when the friendship is challenged you may be tempted to get up and leave. This is when the integrity of the friendship is challenged. You may feel afraid to trust and share your deepest secrets. Friendship is not for the weak of heart. Real friendship takes strength.

For those of that are not blessed with a large extended family, it is important to cultivate close friendships with other families. These are the people who are not related to us by blood, but care for us as if they were. In the world that we live in today when there are so many obstacles we must face, it makes sense to form a group of supportive people to surround you with. When the chips are down, these are the people that you can count on.

Lastly.. I just want to stress here; let us have friends that can be our lifelong friends.. Don't ever find friends only for fun, for pleasure.. Find friends who can laugh when we are happy together, and can cry on their shoulder when we need them. Because out of all, friendship is something that you can't get easily at your stores near your house, at the supermarket, etc.. But friendship.. is the most valuable thing that you can't even buy when you really need it..

Dearest friends,
Appreciate the friendship that you have now, or if you don't have one, please do so... Find your true lifelong friends, and care for them. If you had a fight with them, don't even bother to lower down your ego to apologize.. Coz friends.. are the diamonds in our heart.. 


~White Tulip~

-13 Oct, 2009-
-5.07p.m.-