Wise Elder Once Said

True Friends

Wise elder once said that a person with too many friends,  is no friend.  

This was a puzzling riddle as a child because I thought a person with a lot of friends was friendly.

Wise elder once said that friendly didnʻt necessarily mean friend. 

Does that mean that they are nice,  but not loyal?

Yes.

Wise elder once said that loyalty summarized all the traits of a friend.

Does that mean that everything equals loyalty?

Yes.

Wise elder once said that loyalty was the culmination of honesty, solidarity and bond.  Not everybody knows how to bond,  but bonding is important.  It means that in whatever way you are connected to another person,  that you will never cross them wrong.  It means that in everything you do,  you will uplift them.  It means that you will have good times and bad ones, but you will always be connected.  it means that no matter how much time and space come between you,  they are always with you.

Wise elder said that true friends would never bring you down.

The only time you go near them is to take an action, good or bad.

Those people are your enemies.

Wise elder said to protect what you have and never to offer your dignity.

Whatever you worked hard to build, document it well and treasure it,  for it will bring you peace and joy.  Your true friends will keep whatʻs sacred to you, sacred.

Wise man once said that true friends are a rare gem.

Treasure them well.

copyright June 2019