Well, for me, I believe no one can actually/really live life alone. We all need somebody, be it family, friend or someone who just check in on us. Of a truth, happiness does start from within, but then happiness only grows when shared with others. The world we live in today thrives on connections, you just have to know somebody, or know someone that knows somebody.
Thinking about it now, I could see I have had a lot of friends, yea, I have a whole lot of friends, just that I am one who defines friendship, I know who to allow to my innermost and I know who to keep at the door. I have had friends who made me laugh till I cry, I have had those who stood by me when everything seems unlike it, I have had some who had drifted off too. But each of them had taught me different things about life....No friendship is perfect, but then when it's real, it makes things better and way easier.
There was a friend I had back then when I was still in school, let's name her Tola. Tola and I do almost everything together, if she was the first to her ready for school, she would start shouting my name from their own apartment which was directly opposite ours, a one lane road was the only gap between us. But then, a time came and they have to relocate, it was until then I realized what her presence truly meant. No one eat with, no one to go home together with, no one to really talk to. I missed her laughter, she has a different way of laughing that would make even you laugh, she can crack jokes and she's very good at imitating. I missed her, she was one of the few people who understood me.
While growing up, I met people, and continue making friends, I have one we are very close, there was a time I talked a bit about her on here in one of my post titled "Blessings indeed a blessing." Friendship come and go, some come for a reason while some stay for a season, but every single one of them leaves a mark, might be a good mark, or a painful one and it might even be one filled with lessons. But true and the best of friendships shows up when it matters most.
There was a time like that, I told myself I just didn't need anyone anymore, I had experienced pain and betrayal from a very close and trusted friend. So, I just wanted to be alone. I pushed almost everyone away. So one day, I got a message from a friend that says..."Milliracle, hope you good, you've been quiet different lately, just make sure to be fine, I gat ya." That message made me realize that being alone isn't helping me, I was just surrounded with loneliness. Peace doesn't always mean to be alone all by yourself, you just need to have the right people around, people who allow you be you and make you feel safe.
Happiness does begins within, with one, but it finds expression better when shared. It's possible to smile and laugh alone, but when you have one or two more persons to really smile and laugh with, doesn't it feels different. It's possible to cry alone as well, but when you have a friend you can cry on his shoulder, a friend that's caring enough to make you heal fast.... doesn't it feel different too.
Even here on Hive, friendship does play a very big role. It's what I've seen. Hive itself encourages interactions, support and the need to connect with others. It goes beyond earning an posting, it's about building friendships/bonds while sharing ideas and growing together. And as friendship makes life easier, so also is friendship on the journey of hive.
It's not as if life won't move on without good friends, but believe me, it won't feel same or good enough. Friendship brings with it life, light and laughter. They help make the journey more easy and meaningful. And you would definitely agree with me that friendship is one of life's greatest and sweetest gift. It remains the proof that happiness really finds expression when shared.
And before I conclude on this piece, I would love to take a moment to celebrate a friend, a good one at that, someone who really understands the meaning of friendship. Happy birthday dearest, thanks for being you. Some people have the habit of just sneaking into your space/life and before you know it, they've become a part of it, they become one of the reasons you still believe in goodness and genuineness.
And sincerely, she's one of those people. I pray this new year of yours bring you that same warmth you've shared genuinely with others, may joy never run out in your days, may you continue to increase and may God enlarge your coast.
Of your increase, there shall be no end, thanks for being a reminder that friendship is truly one of life's greatest gift.
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You are absolutely right, friendship really is one of life’s sweetest gifts when you find the right ones. The laughter, support, and how some friends just “get you” is really beautiful.
Thank you for sharing this piece and a happy birthday to your friend, may your bond keep growing stronger and stronger.
True. People can still live their lives without friends, but it will certainly be different.
Definitely there are times you feel you don't want anyone around cause of the way some people betrayed us but one thing we need to know is that we just need people around us, you need someone you can call a friend
Thanks for sharing this piece
Exactly...
You nailed it 💯.
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