Friends the persons whom we love to be with and with
whom, we share our joy and sorrow alike. They are like a whiff of fresh air
which connects with our inner soul and immediately transports us to a different
plane sans any jealousy, ego or attitude. The earliest friends we have during
childhood are mostly playmates who unite solely for furthering their interests
to play as a team. Even at that age we are compelled or drawn into joining a
group because of the similar views and sentiments shared within that group. It
is commonly seen that these type of friendships seldom last a lifetime as the
scenario and the equation changes over the period of years. Of course the bonds
created during those pre-adolescent years can last a life-time though the
percentage is miniscule.
In Mumbai where people are programmed to move out at a
pre-determined time and prefer to catch a particular mode of transport like train/bus
at a particular time the daily routine has sprung up a new concept in
friendship – Train/Bus Friends.
The familiar faces which we see in our daily routine
slowly manifests itself into casual smile to a hello and finally exchanging
some words which MAY ultimately culminate into a bond when we personally begin
to feel that camaraderie in our veins and warmth in our hearts inducing us to gel
with that person.
The surprising thing is we accept only certain people as
our friends and it is only logical because the wave –lengths match on a finite
spectrum to give way to such a mystical association.
You need not have a huge list of friends to show off as
in the case of FACEBOOK FRIENDS but is better off having a limited number, the ones who will share fun
and sorrow alike and be with you through thick and thin irrespective of your
standing in society (whether you have the BIG BUCKS or not). It counts a lot
and you are indeed lucky to have such set of friends beside you. They might not
be physically present every time but their memory is enough to give strength, courage
and comfort in difficult and trying circumstances. You can savor the time spent
together – the happier times I mean which can rejuvenate and provide solace especially
with those fond memories in the bygone days.
I am greatly honored to have some delightful,
knowledgeable, witty and supportive friends in my life who are from diverse fields and myriad cultures
and yet manage to strike and retain that vital bond called as ‘’friendship’’.
