Friends
I was reminded recently of the importance of friends.
All too often we speak of friends, connections and followers in the same light.
Check out Chris Brogan’s post about being that sharing guy while trying to have a balanced life.
But this isn’t about social media spaces, this is about human spaces.
To my friends: Thank-you. Thank-you for letting me mess up and apologize and move forward. Thank-you for letting me in. Thank-you for your help.
Being human is tough sometimes, isn’t it?
But the good news is we have our friends.
Here are some cool quotes about friendship, feel free to add yours...
The most beautiful discovery true friends
make is that they can grow separately
without growing apart.
Elisabeth Foley
Friendship isn't a big thing,
it's a million little things.
Author Unknown
Friendship is unnecessary.
It has no survival value.
Rather it is one of those things
that give value to survival.
C.S. Lewis
Our most difficult task as a friend
is to offer understanding when we don't understand.
Robert Brault
Friends are relatives you make for yourself.
Eustache Deschamps
The most I can do for my friend
is simply be his friend.
Henry David Thoreau
True friendship comes
when silence between two people
is comfortable.
Dave Tyson Gentry
Only your real friends will tell you
when your face is dirty.
Sicilian Proverb
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Thank you.
Kahryn said... October 5, 2009 9:05 AM
Thanks for reminding me what's important. I have some calls to make today.
Lawrence said... October 5, 2009 9:08 AM
You gotta have friends for sure :)
June said... October 5, 2009 9:09 AM
Eloquent and lovely as always, Kneale.
"Friends are family you choose" is a plaque that I have hanging at home.. and another favourite quote is:
“Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.” – Aristotle.
And thank you for being my friend. ;-) Know that you are appreciated.
Beth said... October 5, 2009 9:10 AM
RT @knealemann: New Post: Friends. http://bit.ly/FWHc0
Lorena said... October 5, 2009 9:11 AM
Another great post!
Patrick said... October 5, 2009 9:12 AM
"Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can. All of them make me laugh." - W.H. Auden
I'm glad you're my friend. :)
Melissa DelGaudio said... October 5, 2009 9:13 AM
Love it! I was just reminded of this last week - seeing a friend I hadn't seen in 15yrs.
Cory said... October 5, 2009 12:22 PM
RT @knealemann shares this positive article: http://onemann.blogspot.com/ Thank you!
JeAnna said... October 5, 2009 12:22 PM
It's exactly true, such a nice article :) Thanks Kneale
Jade said... October 5, 2009 12:26 PM
Kathyrn: Thank YOU!
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:26 PM
Me too Lawerence. It was the inspiration for the post. Sometimes we forget, it's good to remember. km
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:26 PM
June, agreed!
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:27 PM
Thanks so much, Beth! I'm glad we're pals too.
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:27 PM
Thanks, Patrick!
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:27 PM
Me too, Melissa. Thanks dude!
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:27 PM
Cory, that's fantastic. I ran in to a high school buddy I hadn't seen in YEARS last week too.
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:28 PM
Cory, that's fantastic. I ran in to a high school buddy I hadn't seen in YEARS last week too.
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:28 PM
Thanks for the RT Lorena
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:28 PM
Good blog post today, Kneale. I will be sure to cherish my friends and understand if they mess up. They do when I mess up. Have a great day!
Jacklyn said... October 5, 2009 12:29 PM
Thanks JeAnna
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:29 PM
Much appreciated, Jade. Thanks.
Kneale Mann said... October 5, 2009 12:29 PM
Thanks back your way, Kneale!
Ari Herzog said... October 6, 2009 2:59 AM
The Sicilian proverb is true... confirmed today when I had no friends about and only learned at the car dealership I had coffee on my nose. ;-)
Thank you for the reminder.
Christina said... October 6, 2009 4:17 PM
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