by Magu Nguru

Created on: April 12, 2008

Life is about friendship. It is about the way relate with others and how long that relationship lasts. After period due to distance and time, some friendships become loose and eventually die while others remain for life. The main question is what causes some to die and others to last.

I think the relationships that last are those that have depth and keep things in common. It is therefore important when finding connections that last, we must ensure that the friendships that we make create lifetime memories. It is these memories that we shall cherish and cling on even in times that we become separate from our friends. I have friends today who I have not met for a very long time but still remember the times we shared and honesty wish that we could meet again even if it is for a day

Surely the only thing that never gets to meet are mountains so a person must ensure that that reunion meeting is as special as the other previous meetings. It is only with friends that we still connect' with and somehow seem to understand each other even after a long period of time that we shall remain as friends for life. At times we loose friends because we loose things in common and thus as the friends take on a new path in life, they become different people. With friends that last a lifetime, they are somewhat the same and therefore we can recognize them even though we spend long times apart. This means to find connections that last over a life time, we should not change much and be the same person in our heart.

Also keeping in close contact helps, this way one can regularly trace any progress that the friends make and therefore be informed on what is happening. This also helps the friends not to become not too distant with and especially if they choose to meet once in a long while to share very deep things about themselves. Normally it is during times of difficulty that you will search for such friends to help you out and just to speak to.

The same principle can be used in the work and career life. By leaving a lasting impression on the contacts that you make, you end up forming lasting images that last for a lifetime. We can only form lasting impressions by having a good and pleasant character, being honest and by being ourselves. It is through such kind of friendships that one will be able to find new jobs or get special favors that move them forward in life. It is also through such connections that a person gets valuable recommendations to friends and other important relations.

Finally when you become old and finish your public life, it is the long lasting friendships that will be by your side to share with you your sunset years. It is with these connections that you will find encouragement in to live on and that your life was well spent. It is only in connections that last a lifetime that we define who we are, appreciate life and get the support to get by all that happens in us. Let us strive to find connections that last a lifetime by working on our character and by being the people that we want our friends and others to be. That way we shall maintain the same character and rarely loose any friend that genuinely cared and has concern for us.

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