Friendship

Friendship

The North American Indians had no written language before they met the white man. Their language, however, was far from primitive. Many of the Indians had as many words
in their vocabulary as their English and French exploiters। Some of their words were much more picturesque, too। For example, "friend" to the Indians was "one-who-carries-my-sorrows-on-his-back."

Every one of us needs at least one trusted Indian-type friend with whom we can share our deepest sorrows and disappointments. We all need a helping hand and a listening ear when we're going through difficult times; a shoulder to cry on when we are hurting, loving arms to hug us when we are lonely, and a good friend to laugh with us when we are happy.

Choose friends who are encouragers. Avoid as far as possible friends who are negative—and those "who are cursed with the affliction to give advice" when it is neither asked for nor wanted. They're not your friends. They will drain you. Being loving doesn't mean that we let people walk over us.

And most important of all … be an Indian-type friend !