Friendship and community are, first of all, inner qualities.
--Henri J. M. Nouwen
Many of us mistakenly search outside ourselves for answers. We feel small inside and not very powerful. Many of us have tried to change our lives by affecting the people around us. Naturally, when we think of making friends, we assume we would start by getting a friend. But such beginnings often don't lead very far.
Friendship begins as an inward attitude or feeling before it is expressed outwardly. Perhaps we could first notice whom we feel friendly toward. Whom do we admire? Whom do we feel an affinity with? Let that friendliness exist within, and it will begin to express itself. Are we grasping for acceptance or response? Let us remain with our own goodwill and not return to old attempts to get someone else to change. Friendship exists as a feeling of admiration, of love, of fellowship, without demand. And when we are another person's friend, let us accept that friendship and enjoy it without trying to change the person.
Today, I will simply notice my friendly feelings toward others.
Hi janet good post but unfortunitly its in us to try to change people to our way of thinking in general of course, its the way we are socilised hun. It takes much practice to change our behaviour our up bringing pre-determins our outlook.
In my opinion lol jaxxxxxxxxxx
In my opinion lol jaxxxxxxxxxx
