Sometimes a little bit of gratitude for what we have in life goes a long way, as many face a life of misfortune. Every blessing and misfortune seen to happen for a reason, as many call it character building. In the midst of success it’s always necessary to pay homage, remembering to never lose yourself within the upheaval. Never forgetting where you came from or where you’re going. Many find it hard to stay humble within a society of adversity, those who say true go unnoticed. The birds that fly out the nest too premature, come crashing down to earth when their wings get clipped. Some in the flight of life find it hard to stay grounded and lose touch with their true identities. They were masks to hide from the past, but the past is patient and waits in the shadows. Infantile thinking promotes many to run before they can walk. We instinctively aid the child because the child knows no better. Watch the child as it grows, undergoing adolescence, but sometimes drift away before the child can gain the wisdom of old age.

There is always a chance for self-realization. The true test of a man is to identify their faults, voice them, learn and rectify. Cowards run from their problems, are you a coward? Running through life what will that achieve? Are you scared to make a change? Sometimes we appear selfish and deny the voice of reason. We find it difficult to be truly thankful for those who have watched our growth, those who have been there to make an impact on our lives. A life without friends would be a misanthropists dream. The journeys of true friends never begins together, the journeys show difference but ironically appear similar. Sometimes I look at the people around me and ask why it took so long for us to meet. Let’s not dwell on the question as I'm grateful for time that I have shared with them. A meeting of true friends represents two worlds destined to collide. The collision bringing forth a creative spark which will forever impact on the minds of people involved.

What is a true friend? There isn’t a definitive definition as no-one represents perfection. My opinion on a true friend is someone that you would call a brother or a sister within a heartbeat. You seem to fight sometimes but it’s only natural sibling rivalry. You feel their pain when they cry, you share their joy when they smile. A true friend knows the right time to be selfless, putting others before their own needs. We throw the title of friend around easily these days, is it because we long to be accepted? As we gain these new friends we see the world to appear smaller, allow our eyes to become limited and our minds narrowed. We revel in the adulation of these so called friends, but let anger ensue when they disappear in times of need. Some might take it as a bitter pill to swallow, buts it’s necessary to differentiate. See the difference between associates and friends, it’s a cruel business. If I've struggled with you, I would like to share my successes with you. If you add nothing whilst serving no purpose, cause the distance between me and my penultimate goals and dreams, it’s time to let go and adjust to the way of the world. Sometimes it goes without saying who your true friends are, as you develop a spiritual mutual understanding. If true friends lose contact temporarily they know they will meet again…