Celebrate Friendships

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prisoner, some hundred years ago, 'O Lord, I beg of Thee! Between us, let there friendship be. With every hand against me, And the whole earth my foe. No fear can come upon me, if by Thy side I go.' Enduring friendships may be defined by and founded upon the ideals and shared beliefs that weld society together.

Human spirit develops where a large number of people express friendliness and work together for common ends. People who refuse to be educated by ideas are being educated by events. A lot of the youth and mature adults are trapped by superficial attachments.

Friendships don't just happen. They require effort and positivity. Loss of human touch results in mental stress, loneliness, depression and falling prey to harmful habits, including consumption of alcohol and drugs.

In an increasingly polarised world, friendship can help us tackle the crises that threaten our very existence. Mutual and positive engagement as observed in many societies during the Covid-19 pandemic, or during natural disasters, results in workable and universally acceptable solutions. But why wait for disasters to strike us? Through mutual respect, empathy and understanding, we can bridge divides, promote cooperation for peace and harmony, and become the best exemplars of lasting friendships, never forgetting that true Friend, the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe.