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My Favorite Quotes
about Friendship
The greatest reward for serving others is the satisfaction found in
your own heart.
A small drop of courtesy will save a lot
of friction.
Kind actions begin with kind thoughts.
If you share a friend's burden, both of
you will walk a little straighter.
Friendship- two clocks keeping time.
Those of us who used to be called grumpy,
now just have an attitude.
Be patient with the faults of others and
remember they're doing the same with yours.
When it comes to body language, some
people have better vocabularies than others.
When a friend makes a mistake -- don't rub
it in -- rub it out.
The right train of thought can take you to
a better station in life.
If smiles were gold, how rich would you
be?
Friendship is the golden thread that ties
all hearts together
5 Ways to Develop
Friendships That Really Count
by Cindy Shaw
Friend is such a powerful word that
holds so many different meanings: confidant, collaborator, instigator, and the
person who helps carry you through difficult experiences and celebrates and
enriches the good ones.
As said by Emily Dickinson, “My friends are my estate.”
How then do we develop friendships that nurture our spirit and enrich our
lives?
By following these 5 guidelines you can begin developing friendships that
will uplift and inspire you.
1) Be Open Minded
One of the keys to developing a close friendship with someone is to be
accepting of the other person by making an effort to understand where they are
coming from. Since we each have a different set of beliefs and values and live
life in our own unique way, we can always learn something of value from our
friends.
Being open minded requires that we drop our judgements in favor of
understanding. Although you may not agree with someone or their point of view,
you can always make an effort to understand them.
2) Be a Good Listener
This is a skill few people have developed well. One thing we all need
to remember is that we have two ears that were meant for listening. Too often
we are too busy talking or thinking up our response, that we don’t truly
listen to what someone else is really saying.
When we actively listen to someone else, we make that person feel important
and special – two ingredients to maintaining a healthy friendship.
3) Be Trustworthy
Trust is a key ingredient to any strong and healthy relationship. When we keep
confidences, are impeccable with our word and walk our talk, we send others
the message that we are reliable, dependable and ultimately trustworthy.
Speak with integrity and only say what you mean. Avoid gossip or talking
about others and always do what you say. Taking these actions will speak
loudly to others that you are a trustworthy and responsible friend.
4) Be Yourself
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and others is you – the
authentic YOU. There is only one of you in this world, complete with your own
gifts, talents and treasures. Your uniqueness is what makes you special and
what others will seek out.
When you are honest with yourself, you can be honest with others. By being
authentic, you will show your friends that you are not afraid to be who you
are and in part will give them permission to be fully who they are.
5) Set Limits
As with anything in life, it is important to set limits as to what you will
and will not accept in your life. This may mean ending a negative conversation
with a friend or saying ‘no.’ Ultimately, setting limits is an act of
self-respect.
When you set limits with friends, you are sending a loud message that you
will not tolerate things that are not aligned with your life or your spirit.
By openly respecting yourself, others will gain a deeper respect for you.
Cindy Shaw may be contacted at
http://www.SisterhoodConnection.com
cindy@sisterhoodconnection.com.
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