Journal Writing Prompt: Friends
“A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.”~William Arthur Ward
One thing I frequently talk to my daughter about is what a true friend really is. At her age (12), there are simply too many “wolves in sheep’s clothing” - people disguised as “friends” but who are really poisonous, and not enough experience in discerning who the wolves are and who the real friends are (not to mention the difficulties that are inherent of a girl that age in wanting to be popular and fit in). Of course, I suppose we can say the same thing even as adults - although, as we age, we are better able to discern a true friend from a wolf.
That being said, what do you think of Mr. Ward’s quote today? In light of his definition of a true friend, consider your own friends. How many true friends do you have? What advice would you give to your children or children’s children (or neighbors children if you don’t have any of your own) about friendships? Use your own relationships with your true friends as an example.
Daily journal writing prompt bonus: Who is your “tru-est” true friend? I think all friendships have different levels, and, as we all know, we have true friends that we would really miss if he or she weren’t there any longer. Take some time in your journal to write an “Ode to your true friend(s)”. Describe who they are, some of the times you have went through together, and how much they mean to you. After writing this entry, consider making a copy and giving it to your true friend.
Happy Journaling!
Dee
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