Why Choose Your Friends Wisely
Your relationships have an incredible effect on your life; whether they’re encouraging and motivating or discouraging and depressing.
Reach out to people who will bring out the best in you and avoid those who make you feel like an underachiever or make you doubt yourself.
1. They are trustworthy
People we associate with can have a profound effect on us, especially if we’re seeking spiritual growth or just trying to lead happy, healthy lives. Buddha himself emphasized this point numerous times throughout his teachings: environment and friendship were more essential factors than any other factors.
Good friends help maintain high moral standards, not permitting you to succumb to temptations such as drugs and alcohol. Furthermore, they support your pursuit of goals; for instance if a friend is working hard towards improving their SAT score by studying diligently to reach their goal score they’ll motivate you by showing their dedication and hard work and inspire you to do the same.
Good friends provide support even when they do not agree with your choices, whether that means following your faith or opting for healthier diet options instead of fast food. They will always be honest when necessary; telling you if a girl you want to ask out is not interested, or that your outfit doesn’t look great.
On the other hand, having bad friends will put you down and prevent you from following your dreams. They’ll criticize your choices and question if they’re worth your efforts; if they don’t respect your decision to follow your faith then perhaps reconsider whether to remain friends. Avoid people whose toxic patterns may ultimately harm and thwart your progress through life; making smart friends decisions will bring greater happiness, peace, and significance in your life.
2. They are honest
Honesty is at the core of any healthy relationship. Selecting friends who are up-front about what their intentions are will bring long-term satisfaction – for instance if a friend informs you they don’t wish to date you it will save time and energy in wasted pursuit of someone who won’t appreciate what it takes from you to maintain one.
Honesty is essential to personal and career growth. Honest friends can assist in reaching your goals by offering genuine opinions and accepting you for who you are as an individual. They may even help push you toward excellence within your field.
True friendship requires shared values and beliefs, the ability to support one another through tough times, understanding another person’s perspective and empathy – these qualities should all be striven for in friendships.
True friendship requires loyalty; true friends will always be there when needed and never gossip behind your back or betray you in any way; true friends will remain supportive even if their liking for you changes over time.
Friends can have an enormous effect on our lives. They can either inspire us to become better people, or hinder our pursuit of dreams. Additionally, friendships play an integral part in your emotional, mental and physical health – that’s why it is vitally important to select friends carefully – avoid those that are not beneficial and cultivate those that will push us towards being greater versions of ourselves – ultimately it all depends on those around you which determine our success!
3. They are loyal
People around you have an immense influence on your life. Their actions may either inspire you to become a better individual, or demoralise and bring down. Seek out friends that will help you realize your goals and dreams.
Loyal friends are the people who will always stand by your side, supporting and celebrating your milestones – be they graduation, marriage or children. Or when your dream home finally becomes available.
A loyal friend won’t judge or disparage you; they will listen to both sides and give the benefit of doubt when appropriate, while also acting to defend you when necessary. Furthermore, they’ll put themselves in your shoes to see how they would react under similar circumstances – this is known as empathy.
Truth can often hurt more than lies do; so the best policy is always being honest with friends. Sometimes this means telling hard truths but being upfront with everyone involved will lead to stronger friendships overall.
Reject any individuals or groups who seek to compromise your faith or lead you down paths that violate it, even if it means giving in to peer pressure and experimentation that goes against what is right and morally just. While they may seem loyal at first glance, be wary about who enters your inner circle.
4. They are trustworthy
Trustworthy friends will always be there when the going gets rough, whether it means staying up all night listening or traveling across the country just to be with you. A reliable friend also knows when it is appropriate to give credit where credit is due – showing they truly care for you as opposed to just in it for themselves.
They won’t cancel last-minute or run late all of the time because they understand that your time is valuable and respected by both themselves and you. If they need to cancel something unexpectedly, they’ll inform you why and will always show up when promised – making them reliable and on time every time!
When they make mistakes, they take full responsibility and apologize when necessary. They understand that failing to uphold trust will damage relationships with those they rely upon and wish to rectify any misdeeds they commit.
Your circle of influence can have an enormous effect on who you are, particularly if you’re striving to realize a goal or dream. Avoid those who aren’t supportive and only offer negative feedback; instead look for reliable friends who will encourage and guide your pursuit of your desired destination – someone who cares deeply for both your wellbeing and success; it was Buddha himself who advised: “Choose friends wisely” (Buddha XVII 71) as this will have lasting ramifications on both mentally as well as personally!
5. They are honest
Friends have an immense effect on your life. Trustworthy and honest companions can provide invaluable assistance as you grow towards reaching your goals, from supporting during difficult times to offering advice based on experience and knowledge – invaluable assets if facing difficulties or seeking guidance.
Finding friends can be difficult when you don’t know what characteristics you should look out for, but some features should always be kept in mind when searching for one. A true and faithful friend should listen without judgment, understand your emotions, and disagree without hurting your feelings. Furthermore, these qualities ensure you always have someone on your side no matter what.
A good friend will also know when they are unhappy with you and won’t hesitate to offer an honest pep talk. Additionally, they won’t hesitate to tell the truth even when it hurts; doing this shows that they care for you and want the best for you; lying just makes matters worse in the long run!
Selecting friends wisely is essential as they have an immense impact on your life. Stay away from people who gossip, backstab and violate trust; seek genuine and reliable friends instead who will support your goals in life.
