Even though at times they may pester you, friends are always
there to help you in some shape or form. It was once said by C.S. Lewis that,
“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value;
rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.” What I believe
C.S. Lewis means is that friendship is something that makes life worth living. No
matter what, friends make one’s life better in so many ways that they cannot be
easily listed.
Sure, friendships don’t give people the ability to survive,
but instead they give people something to look forward to in life. Friends make
the world we live in more exciting and entertaining. They help you grow in the
process of finding who you are and who you want to be. Many people would agree
with the idea that friends are very important to the well being of any person. Without
friendship one would be very lonely and not very happy because they would not
have someone with which they can share new experiences with.
In my own life I think friends are a huge priority. I will
always make time for them even if I have many things to do. Maintaining the friendships
as a whole is very important to me. Over the years I have lost many friends but
have gained so many new ones that I hope to keep for as long as possible. Being
able to have a friendship is a special thing and shouldn’t be taken for granted
because that friendship could end in a heart beat without any warning.
My own friendships have changed and evolved over the years. I
may not have the same friends as I did when I was younger but that doesn’t mean
that they aren’t just as special and valuable to me. I can always count on my best
friend to be there for me through the easy times and the not so easy times. I know
that I can go to her when I need cheering up or help when I’m feeling stressed.
Without our friendship I probably would not have been able to deal with all the
issues I have dealt with. Knowing that I have someone with whom I can go to for
support is a comforting thought. Friendships are essential things to have in
order for one to be happy. One can always count on their friends to get through
events that happen in their life. They make life a more joyous thing to
experience.
Friendship is a very special thing to have. Like you said, "friendships don’t give people the ability to survive" but friendship does help us get through tough times. We have friends to share tings with and to make us happy. Good job on your post! :)
ReplyDeleteMariana, your post opened my eyes to why friends are so important to us. I agree that friends allow us to interact and socialize, but also make life more memorable and interesting. I realize now that friends are essential in order to grow, learn and experience. I greatly appreciate your explanation of C.S. Lewis’s quote, it was exceptional. We always need that one person we can vent all our problems to, cheer us up and to create good memories with. Your post is incredibly well written. I truly enjoyed your post because it was an absolute masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteMariana ! Thanks for writing such a unbelievable blog post, you honestly have an influential impact. Friendship is indeed remarkable and it has allowed us to experience many blessings, riches, and happiness. And even though friendships aren’t necessarily valuable in money and even in survival value , it brings and creates riches else- where.
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