Hey guys. College has been picking up a lot lately, but I've been writing every day, I just haven't had time to post what I've been writing. I'll try harder if someone reminds me though, I promise. But you don't come to this blog to read about what I've been up to, you read it to get a bit of insight on my mind, and boy does this topic strike close to home for me.
Friendship. It's a rather simple word. We really don't think much of it when we use it in our daily lives. We toss it around just like we do the word "love." But honestly, to me, friendship is a powerful thing. Friendship is one word that shouldn't be thrown around, because friendship is something that can save lives. When people don't have friends, it's a really lonely road. It's a road down darkness, a road with very little happiness around. It's a road that can often lead to suicide. The saddest thing, is that road is extremely hard to avoid. Friendship is a two-way street. One person can't do all the work in a friendship, otherwise nothing good is coming from it. That's just using someone, and that's wrong. Friends are there for each other through thick and thin, no matter what. Sure, friends may fight sometimes, but true friends will never turn their back on you.
The saddest part of friendship is losing a friend, whether it be from suicide, moving, or just simply growing apart. I've lost close friends due to all of these reasons, and barely have any friends that I had long ago. But the beautiful part of friends is that you can always make new ones. Even if you lose friends, there are millions of more people out there, some who are just waiting to meet someone just like you. I'm not saying a new friend can ever replace an old one, I'd never say that. I know that no one can replace Sammy. I also know no one can replace another friend of mine (ironically also named Sammy) that it feels I've just grown apart from. It's a sad thing, and something to mourn, but don't let the loss of one friendship stop you from making a new one. But at the same time, don't abuse the word "friend."
A friend is someone you care about, someone you would help no matter the cost. If you wouldn't try your hardest to make sure your friend is happy, you really can't call yourself a friend. Real friends care about their friends and don't want them to be in pain. To achieve this, they will go far out of their way to cheer them up. That's what it means to be a friend. It means to try your hardest for one another, no matter what.
I'm not saying it'll be all sunshine and rainbows, but real friendships can survive the rough paths no matter what is thrown at them. If you wouldn't go out of your way for a friend, then honestly I'd say you're a pretty bad friend. My blog isn't made to cut people down, but rather to build them up. It's made to inspire people to help me save the world. I'm not sure how I plan to do that by talking about random topics, but hopefully it'll help save lives, and that's a start.
Anyway, back from the tangent, I press the meaning of friendship so much because I know what it's like not to have any friends. I know what it's like to be the new kid who no one really liked. It's a terrible feeling, and one you really can't combat by yourself. It's one you need help with. You can't be a friend with only one person. That's why if you ever feel like you have no friends you can feel free to talk to me. I'll be your friend, and introduce you to people I know who would make good friends for you. The number one thing is not to think that no one is here for you, because I'll always be.
Cherish your friends, that's the main point of this. I could tell you countless stories about how awesome friendship can be, or how bittersweet in some cases, but I'm not going to. It's up to you to decide how much your friends mean to you. If you're the person who just doesn't really care if they come and go, then that's your decision. But you never do know if the person who's always been there will continue to be there the next day. I'm not ashamed to say I love my friends, even the guys. We are close as family, and that's the way friends should be. That's what I desire everyone to feel. If you ever need a friend, I'm always here.
By now you all know what I'm gonna ask. Please pass this blog around, not for my personal satisfaction, but for the fact that more blog views could mean more lives saved, and one step closer to saving the world. Thank you all for all that you do, I really appreciate it. This blog would be no-where if it wasn't for you. I love you all. If you ever need me, or have any suggestions for the blog, or would like to suggest a topic or anything please email me at Gokin_kun@yahoo.com
Thanks guys.
Live on,
Gokin
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