In this world of industrial age, internet, and digital generation, the cases on serious level of isolation of individuals from society are rampant. In the early years, most people in a community were living together closely with more bonded interaction. The open communication, respect, and mutual cooperation with each other had been more visible as their central foundation of their unity. This strong bond of social network greatly provided each family the feeling of belongingness, confidence, and support in their place. At best, this true friendship and harmonious relationship they?ve kept had often served as a form of a social welfare system among themselves.
By nature, man needs his fellow being, especially in times of distress and needs. Thus, a strong bonded neighbors with open communication usually cooperates with each other, as well as, each one extends a helping hands to one another. Sociologists and psychologist can testify based on their studies -that a having a better social network and circles of friends around in a person- will not only boost him with security and protection, but it also provides him the ?climate of healing? in times of sickness. Many doctors can even prove and support the concept that more community and family support, the faster the patient can get his recovery. In fact, a number of studies for example, that a patient in a hospital who is often visited with more friends is observed to recover faster than those who have none. Their presence itself, provides the feelings of support as well as the climate of warmth healing. Psychologically, their moral support empowers his fighting spirit to fight, strive to recover from illness.
However, the more people in your social network around, does not always guarantee a better moral support system. In the world of social networking, especially in the internet world, the principle on the famous phrase, ?the more, the better,? does not really give you the assurance of real support. That is ? quantity of these people around you does not actually, provide certainty and security. Yes, you may have known more people anywhere- but only a very few of them can be relied, especially during your most difficult times of your life. Likewise, cases of betrayal and backstabbing may prevail from these people who are not genuine to the relationship.
Truly, what has been proven in some cases- is the quality. It?s the quality circle of true people and friends within your social network matters most. Though they may be only few, but their genuine hearts and sincere friendship gives you the real healing and confidence within. In fact, it has been observed that having a broad number of contacts will often deprive and prevent you from building deeper relationships with these individuals. Usually, others are neglected, while the rest is forgotten. The foundation of the relationship is very shallow and the interaction is superficial. This is entirely different from the quality of relationship you?ve built with the few. They may be only small- yet, stronger and powerful.
Indeed, healthy communication, openness, trust and loyalty, as well as the feelings of true protection and belongingness are the fruits that we reap from a true friendship. True friendship from others, no matter how few, or even if there?s only one who stands with you, take joy?for true friendship-is what matters most.
Source: http://blog.hellofrnds.com/2011/05/17/true-friendship-matters-most/
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