Sometimes we hold on to things that just don't exist anymore Friendships because of shared memories Acquaintances because of networking potential People in general who once were around, but no longer there
Is it because we want to keep our memories alive? Keep the bonds and connections we have? Why do we long for bonds? Why do we hold on to every possibility that came our way?
Unfortunately in life people grow apart We drift away for an array of reasons Some because our commonality is no longer there Others because of the notion when out of sight, your out of mind
Social media has given a false sense of friendship Just because it says we are "Friends" , doesn't always ring true When was the last time we had a meaningful conversation? Could you remember a birthday without being notified?
Technology has brought us closer, but with consequence We have lost that human touch We hide behind the our cell phones, computers, and tablets We forget how to interact with another human being face to face
This by no means negates the position influence of technology People we would have never interacted with, because of distance We just need to redesign the human element in those interactions
Friendship has become a loosely used word That we forget its meaning Although most would agree we define it differently Just as opinions are subject to interpretation Friendship, as well, is subject to interpretation
Friendship is about harmony and understanding The ability to share without judgement To relate to things, even if you cannot understand Being there for each other verbally or face-to-face
Sadly if a "friend" cannot fit into your personal definition Are they truly a friend? Do you become so anxious to keep the friend flame alive? When deep down you know it has already died
We must re-evaluate on what friendship means to us, to you What friendship means to another person Understand that when one friendship dies Another can rise within its flames Just under new definition
Bridges burn all the time Just like in the journey of life The road is always under construction New bridges can always be formed and connected