Friends are
one of the greatest treasures we have in life. We choose our friends
and share ourselves with them in good times, bad times and through
every day life. Friends can be people we meet at school, work,
neighbors, parents, brothers or sisters, your spouse, even your
pet.
For many,
making friends isn't easy, and for all of us, it's hard work keeping
friendships healthy. Friendship Day is an opportunity to remember
the important contribution friends make in our lives, and to let
your friends know how much you value and appreciate their friendship.
One of the
most important things to remember about friendships is that the
best ones benefit both friends. Friendship is about sharing -
remember to be a good listener, too. In order to have a friend
you have to be a friend.
On Friendship
Day, do something special with your friend. You might do something
fun, or do something together for your community. Doing things
to help create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world with
friends is doubly rewarding. You'll be helping to create a better
world, and strengthening the bonds of your friendship at the same
time.