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Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP

25/07/2016
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“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.” Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP - They Matter!

Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP – Our Friendships Matter!

International Day of Friendship: I had the opportunity, earlier this year in Paraguay, to commend that pioneer, Dr. Ramón Bracho, for his conviction that just as friendship builds bridges between people, it can also inspire peace in our world. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun. Charles R. Swindoll

What does Friendship mean to you? As we approach the celebration of International Day of Friendship on July 30 and National Friendship Day on August 7, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the wonderful friendships we have formed over the years. Without trustworthy friends and family around us, it can be hard to weather life’s storms. Friends support our efforts, tell the truth we don’t want to face, and motivate us to step forward and try again.

What do we know about the International Day of Friendship? UNESCO proposed it as an initiative, and the General Assembly followed through in 1997. The original impetus was to encourage a culture of peace worldwide, and by 1999, it had adopted 8 areas of concern that remain at the forefront of international relations. They were: foster a culture of peace through education; promote sustainable economic and social development;  promote respect for all human rights; ensure equality between women and men; foster democratic participation;  advance understanding, tolerance and solidarity;  support participatory communication and the free flow of information and knowledge; promote international peace and security. UN Background. We can all do our bit on July 30 and August 7 (which, btw, is a special day for me) to foster friendships across cultures, creeds, and any boundaries that exist. What do you plan to do to bridge the cultural gap and build friendships?

 

“A friend is what the heart needs all the time.” Henry Van Dyke

Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP - They Matter!

Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP – Our Friendships Matter!

Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP - Our Friendships Matter!

Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP – Our Friendships Matter!

Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it’s all over. Octavia Butler

 

What about National Friendship Day? While World Friendship Day (vis-à-vis International Friendship Day) was proposed in 1958 by Dr. Ramón Bracho and gained momentum through the UN, National Friendship Day gets its credit to Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark Cards, who proposed this special day in 1930. She wanted folks to take advantage of the day by buying special cards for loved ones and sharing them with people around the globe. Joyce’s idea caught on over time and soon became a regular national event. Although the original date was set for August 2nd, people now celebrate it every year on the first Sunday of August.

What I love about the effort that led to the creation of both Friendship Days is that people who cared about friendship’s special meaning and value inspired and motivated it. We can accomplish what we put our hearts and minds to if we stay patient and seek support from others who share the same idea. Don’t hide your talent or dreams. Explore them and connect with trusted friends and other like-minded souls to bring them to fruition.

The details for Motivation Mondays are below. Join in! The themes for June and July 2016 are:

JUNE
06/06 –    6 D-Day, WWII, 6 Ramadan begins
06/13 –   14 Flag Day, 14-15, The United States of Women Summit, 19 Father’s Day – third Sunday, 19 Juneteenth Day
06/20 –  20 Summer Solstice (The longest day of the year!), 20 World Refugee Day, 21 International Yoga Day, 23 Int’l. Widows’ Day
06/27 –  26 Day against Drug Abuse/Illicit Trafficking

JULY
07/04 –  1 Canada Day,  4 Independence Day – July 4th, 4 New Moon
07/11 –   11 World Population Day, 14 Bastille Day
07/18 –  18 Nelson Mandela Day
07/25 –  25  Thread the Needle Day,  30 International Friendship Day & Anti-Trafficking Day

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“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” Thomas Aquinas

Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP - They Matter!

Motivation Mondays: FRIENDSHIP – Our Friendships Matter!

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. Khalil Gibran
Friendship… is not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything. Muhammad Ali

What do you cherish about your Friendships? We need to remember that to have a friend, we need to be a friend too, because friendship takes two people with a motivated intention. Do our friendships matter? Sure, sometimes we find things about each other that irk us; we make time to talk things out and remember the bond that brought us together as friends. Because my family traveled and moved a lot in my early years, I learned to make friends quickly and adapt as our friendships shifted. My closest friends go way back, and one thing that has always pulled us together is laughter. Not only laughter in good times, but the ability to ease each other’s woes with humor in harsh times. I value my friendships and stay motivated to keep them alive by staying in touch as often as I can, sharing a meal, a phone chat, and/or a visit. What about you?

Have a productive, friendship-filled, happy week ahead!

 

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203 Comments leave one →
  1. Cindy Ingalls permalink
    25/07/2016 3:35 pm

    The Octavia Butler quote speaks to me so much. Being a friend sometimes mean letting people have the space they and you need.

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  2. fashionphases permalink
    25/07/2016 4:01 pm

    I agree we need to remember that to have a friend, we also need to be a friend back too. I also enjoy staying connected to my best friend by meeting up for coffee, lunch or dinner. We also enjoy hiking and taking long walks. Even though I don’t see her as much as I wish we could I appreciate that times we do get to spend together.

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  3. MomJonz permalink
    25/07/2016 6:04 pm

    Friendships! Friendships are so very important to me. We must cherish the special people in our lives. I think we take friends for granted way too often.

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  4. Claudette P. Esterine permalink
    25/07/2016 6:16 pm

    After so many challenges with so-called friends, I have been careful how I use that word. I seek more of a spiritual connection with people rather than merely calling people friends, especially in this Facebook age. 🙂

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  5. momknowsbest15 permalink
    25/07/2016 10:13 pm

    What sweet pictures of friendship. I love all the colors of hands.

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  6. Eileen Mendoza Loya permalink
    25/07/2016 7:21 pm

    I recently met up with my college best friends. I cannot believe it has been 31 years ago since we last saw each other. We may not be seeing each other often but we always stay in touch. Same goes with my grade school and high school classmates. We even have a Facebook group where we share bits and pieces of our everyday experiences as moms.

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  7. Ashley permalink
    25/07/2016 10:41 pm

    One of the things I have loved about travel is that its brought me so many wonderful friendships

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  8. Liz Mays permalink
    25/07/2016 8:01 pm

    I think having friends and actively trying to make more friends is important. People should try to be more inclusive!

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  9. Melanie Smith permalink
    25/07/2016 8:43 pm

    This is such a great day. I didn’t know about this. Happy friendship day to everyone!

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  10. Vyjay Rao permalink
    26/07/2016 1:48 am

    Friendship is what makes the world go. The world would be a better place if more and more people reached out in friendship.

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  11. debbiegilbey1 permalink
    26/07/2016 3:14 am

    Trust Hallmark to “invent” a holiday to boost card sales. It is nice to learn about the history behind international friendship day. Thanks for sharing this.

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  12. DannyUKBlog (@DannyUKBlog) permalink
    26/07/2016 12:21 am

    I love that there is an international day of friendship. You can’t underestimate the value of a good friend.

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  13. Nicole Escat permalink
    26/07/2016 3:47 am

    Friendship is a wonderful thing. It is a relationship between people who are willing to give and to received. I love my friends, they are the best!

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  14. Nikki Wayne permalink
    26/07/2016 4:04 am

    Friends are blessings! They help us getting through thin and thick of our lives. Aside from our families, our friends always got our back.

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  15. Masshole Mommy permalink
    26/07/2016 4:05 am

    I have different levels of friends. I have very few GOOD friends, but lots of acquaintances.

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  16. Rachel Mouton permalink
    26/07/2016 3:10 am

    Friendships are so important. I was just talking to my youngest daughter about friendships and how they evolve as you get older. Some of my best friends I didn’t meet until I was over 35 <3

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  17. 200 Saturdays until Paris permalink
    26/07/2016 3:34 am

    Friendships are important – I didn’t know about Friendship Day. I honor and celebrate my friends on a daily basis!!

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  18. momi berlin permalink
    26/07/2016 3:38 am

    Life is more meaningful and truly worth living with not only the family by your side but friends who are more like family. Hope you enjoy your day with your friends.

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  19. Farrah (@newnaturalmom) permalink
    26/07/2016 4:01 am

    Thank you for sharing this information. I think Friendship Day is an important day to highlight right now with all of the troubles going on in the world. I am marking this day on my planner to try to spread some good both on social media and in person that day.

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  20. Ivan Jose permalink
    26/07/2016 5:05 am

    How can one survive the world without friends? They are indeed heavent-sent.

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  21. Luana permalink
    26/07/2016 5:35 am

    ☀️Happy International Day of Friendship! ☀️ Beautiful post!

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  22. Carol Cassara (@ccassara) permalink
    26/07/2016 5:42 am

    Yes, I have always thought that friendship works best when we seek first to understand and then to be understood. I’m glad to know ‘about international day of friendship–and so glad I didn’t miss it! I like your take on the entire concept of friendship.

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  23. Rosie Romance permalink
    26/07/2016 5:46 am

    My friends are so important to me so it’s nice to see that events like National Friendship Day exist.

    Rosie |

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  24. Liz Mays permalink
    26/07/2016 5:50 am

    Most of my friends are now bloggers. It used to be local people, but after I moved, it all changed. I do see my blog friends a lot though!

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  25. 조이 Czjai (@RebelSweetHrt) permalink
    26/07/2016 6:11 am

    The friends I made in high school have become my friends for life. We may not see each other often, but during trying times (and our kids’ birthdays) we’re always there for one another. 🙂

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  26. Kathy permalink
    26/07/2016 9:12 am

    I love that there is a friendship day. I think everyone should have at least one good friend. It’s great to get to know someone and have someone to do things with.

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  27. borkasaula permalink
    26/07/2016 6:52 am

    This is such a great post! Friendships are important. I do not have many friends, but those that I do have are always there for me. Thank you for sharing this!

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  28. Nova permalink
    26/07/2016 6:56 am

    Friendship is one of the most wonderful relationship we can have. It’s like a family a mixture of both happy and sad because of the trials that we go through but in the end of the day, we do know who are the real friends to keep

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  29. Annie @ It's just my life... permalink
    26/07/2016 6:58 am

    my friends are truly appreciated. I think I have been fortunate in life to have amazing friendships for every season of my life. I do have some that have been constant since the beginning of time of course.

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  30. Amy Jones permalink
    26/07/2016 6:58 am

    I didn’t know about this day, such a good reason to celebrate! Happy friendship day

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  31. Kristen permalink
    26/07/2016 11:20 am

    It is so neat to see holidays from all around the world!

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  32. Kathy Kenny Ngo permalink
    26/07/2016 12:18 pm

    Friendship for me means a lot. And I value it very much. Good thing I have a good set of friends and I love them so much!

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  33. Julie Syl Kalungi permalink
    26/07/2016 10:49 am

    This post reminds me of St Francis Prayer…among other things it says …Grant me the strength to understand others other than seek to be understood. Who is a Friend? Anyone who helps, supports, uplifts, encourages, inspires, shows, connects me. Whether they know it or not. I stopped being fixated on the the word fried as I did Neighbour” Same definition!

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  34. Michelle Waller permalink
    26/07/2016 12:01 pm

    About a year ago, I found out what the true meaning of friendship was. My husband’s family tried to destroy myself and my blog, and people who claimed they “cared” about me was right there with them. My real friends, stood beside me and helped me regain my footing and love my blog again. I will be celebrating them on National Friendship Day.

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  35. Michele permalink
    26/07/2016 12:35 pm

    Friends come and friends go–but those that stay are like gold. I have some friends that I have known for close to 50 years–yeah we argue-a lot–but then agree to disagree-sometimes!!

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  36. sparkofsouthernmoms permalink
    26/07/2016 1:03 pm

    Having someone you can count on through thick and thin is rare. I think finding a friend who takes you for the good, the bad and the ugly, is someone to be thankful for! Thank you for posting a great post as usual!

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  37. Neely (@Neelykins) permalink
    26/07/2016 1:29 pm

    Ive been thinking a lot about friendship lately. NO matter if you have 1 or 20 a good friend is priceless.

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  38. Tiffany VanSickle permalink
    26/07/2016 2:00 pm

    I always love your Monday posts! Happy Friendship Day to you! <3

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  39. katyashadeofteal permalink
    26/07/2016 5:08 pm

    I love the idea of celebrating a day of friendship. I wish our media would promote this more especially with everything going on in our world. I know I cherish my friendships especially those that have lasted through good times and bad.

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  40. Angie's Angel Help (@angiesangelhelp) permalink
    26/07/2016 6:58 pm

    Thank you. This was a beautiful post and remind me of how much I miss having friends. Ever since we moved to FL I have no friends.

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  41. Brandy permalink
    26/07/2016 7:19 pm

    What can I say about friendship … probably not much more than you already stated. I know I am lucky to have selected some pretty amazing friends who are great to have by my side and I am super thankful for them!

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  42. Stephanie Pass permalink
    26/07/2016 8:59 pm

    I have been a loner my whole life. I have never really had a good friend, and I didn’t realize it would be so hard to make friends when I grew up.

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  43. TheMrsTee permalink
    26/07/2016 9:12 pm

    What an awesome way to remember how important friendship is. Thanks so much for sharing and creating this.

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  44. Adriana Lopez (@MrsALOMartin) permalink
    26/07/2016 9:34 pm

    Friendship is the most cherished relantionship because yoru friends are the brothers and sister that you choose to spend life with and enjoy special moments

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  45. Jenny permalink
    26/07/2016 9:40 pm

    One thing I lack is friends. I’m just not good at making them since I’m an introvert. And the one I do have is so negative and overbearing that I cant stand hanging out with her all the time.

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  46. Melanie Smith permalink
    26/07/2016 10:24 pm

    Friendship day is a wonderful day. I didn’t know it exist.

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  47. mrpossible11 permalink
    27/07/2016 12:12 am

    This blog has been a great motivational tool for me. The secret of friendship is understanding as said by Lucius Annaeus Seneca that “One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.”

    However, many friends today are just there for you when it is sweet. Thanks for sharing

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  48. Azlin Bloor permalink
    27/07/2016 1:50 am

    Great post, and thanks for the reminder of the days. Friends definitely come in different packages and as a complete package too, you have to accept the good with the bad if the friendship is worth it!

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  49. Leta permalink
    27/07/2016 2:00 am

    I pray the world will extend the hand of friendship over the next few days and recognise that the other are people too. Sad times we are living in, compassion, love and friendship seem to be seriously lacking.

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  50. milenabarrett permalink
    27/07/2016 6:26 am

    You have some wonderful thought here. I’ve been thinking a lot about my friends and the gifts that they bring into our relationships. It certainly should be celebrated.

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  51. jmanandmillerbug permalink
    27/07/2016 6:42 am

    Friendship is one of the most important things in anyone’s life! I have a few really close friends that I have known most of my life! I love being able to just hang out with them with having to “put on a show”

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  52. franckxethee permalink
    27/07/2016 4:17 am

    Friends are the most important treasures we’ll ever have. It’s nice that there is an international friendship day for us to appreciate their value.

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  53. The 24-Hour Mommy (@the24hourmommy) permalink
    27/07/2016 5:17 am

    I didn’t know that there is an International Day of Friendship. Good thing, my girlfriends and I are meeting up on the 30th!

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  54. Dawn McAlexander permalink
    27/07/2016 6:46 am

    I think every day should be an international day of friendship. I mean, if we can all get along for one day, then why not every day? The world would be such a better place if that would happen.

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  55. Fred Hawson (@3xhcch) permalink
    27/07/2016 6:51 am

    I value the time I spend on Bloggers Worldwide because we seem to all be friends already even if we have not met in person. We read each others blogs three times a week, we feel we know each other very well.

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  56. Amy Jones permalink
    27/07/2016 6:51 am

    Lovely, this is a perfect reason to celebrate. Glad there’s a day for it

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  57. May De Jesus-Palacpac permalink
    27/07/2016 7:27 am

    A friend of mine wrote in his book that we must go with the people who have the same passions as you. I believe in the value of friendships even though in this time and age, it seems lost on a lot of people.

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  58. Lisa Rios permalink
    27/07/2016 7:29 am

    When it comes to friendship, words could never be enough to explain the beauty of a true friend who stays with you, who stands for you when the rest of the world doesn’t. These are some beautiful pictures & a National Friendship Day is a nice way to honor your friends!

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  59. Kathy Kenny Ngo permalink
    27/07/2016 10:30 am

    Thank you for motivating my day. Keep on doing this inspirational blogs it helps us a lot

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  60. The Walking Map permalink
    27/07/2016 7:41 am

    “Friends” is a Led Zeppelin song. “You’re My Best Friend” is a Queen song!

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  61. BluKatDesign Upcycled Jewelry permalink
    27/07/2016 8:00 am

    I have never had many friends, I am always too busy working on my art and jewelry!

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  62. Shanna Uptergrove permalink
    27/07/2016 11:19 am

    Thank you for your motivation talks! Sometimes we really need to hear things like this.

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  63. Rosey permalink
    27/07/2016 1:45 pm

    Aww I know just the right group of gals to celebrate with. Happy (upcoming) Friendship Day!

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  64. thetravelpockets permalink
    27/07/2016 3:34 pm

    Man, there’s a national day to everything these days! Cheers to great friendships!

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  65. Bhushavali permalink
    27/07/2016 12:50 pm

    Just yesterday I posted on Facebook about friendship dedicating it to the loveliest gang of friends I know even without realizing that friendship day is around.

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  66. Terri Ramsey Beavers permalink
    27/07/2016 12:53 pm

    I think it’s great that there is a day to celebrate friendship. I love my friends to death and try to let them know what they mean to me all the time.

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  67. Jenny permalink
    27/07/2016 2:07 pm

    I love these pictures!! Friendship is such an amazing thing, I love that almost every part fo the world I am able to find friends when we travel.

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  68. Courtney Connolly permalink
    27/07/2016 3:05 pm

    Such an incredible day! It’s so important to treasure friendships with the people you see every day and the people you meet along the way. As well as friendships across the globe.

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  69. mrtomjames.com permalink
    27/07/2016 3:43 pm

    Love the idea of friendship day, so many of us often take our friendships for granted without realising.

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  70. Anastasia Nicole permalink
    27/07/2016 7:56 pm

    Lovely post! I especially love the quote from Henry Van Dyke.

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  71. karlapitzen permalink
    27/07/2016 9:03 pm

    I value the friends who still love me at my worst and give me the benefit of the doubt.

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  72. Leke Awonuga permalink
    28/07/2016 3:40 am

    Truly, friendship resonates firstly from a person before having the will to share it to others. I love and enjoy creating friends with different spheres of life. I believe it translates to greatness. Greatness is not measure by monetary success, but by life that you can transform, with good values – all boils down to friendship.

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  73. Robin Rue permalink
    28/07/2016 5:04 am

    Friendship is one of those things that you never take for granted. Whether you are far apart or can see each other every day, it is that person or people that you know you can turn to.

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  74. Jolina permalink
    28/07/2016 6:34 am

    My friends are some of the most important people to me. I could not have gone through so much of what I’ve gone through without them. I have a precious few who I’ve been friends with for 20+ years. They are priceless.

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  75. Sarah Bailey permalink
    28/07/2016 6:47 am

    Friendships are one of those things that just don’t have a value marked on them. If you lose one, it is devastating but finding new friendships is always precious.

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  76. Samantha Reveley permalink
    28/07/2016 3:50 am

    What a lovely post to get people motivated and thinking positively! Keep up the good work, I know where I’ll be coming when I need a lift!

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  77. Milton Coyne permalink
    28/07/2016 4:21 am

    I believe everyday should be a National Friendship day… I mean we should not be reminded by this occasion.. we should always cherish every seconds or every day we spend for our beloved friends… Gosh.. i miss my friends so bad.. I would probably consider going home for a short vacation to see them again
    thanks for this great post

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  78. Choudry Nazma permalink
    28/07/2016 4:51 am

    loved this post.You have picked some amazing pictures and quotes to rapressent the friendship

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  79. Ivelisse Estes permalink
    28/07/2016 5:05 am

    I love how happy those kids look in the picture!

    Love,
    Ivelisse | CarnationDreams.com

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  80. Fashion Travels (@tauyanm) permalink
    28/07/2016 5:28 am

    i didn’t know that we have this thing for friendship. would totally love to plan something amazing with my friends. my close friends is back in malaysia, so i just have to celebrate this with my husband and daughter and my sister =)

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  81. Violinkit permalink
    28/07/2016 5:53 am

    Friendship is so important in life and real and true friendship even more so. Friends come and go but the loyal ones stick around. I didn’t know about National Friendship day on July 30th. I will do my best to be a better friend. lovely post.

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  82. brandyellen permalink
    28/07/2016 8:53 am

    What a great conversation to have about friendship. Appreciate you sharing this!

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  83. Ami Pilkington permalink
    28/07/2016 6:41 am

    Such a lovely post. I’m just about to ask my friend to be my Maid of Honor, and I’m so excited!

    Ami xxx

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  84. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla permalink
    28/07/2016 7:25 am

    Ah, one of the most important virtues along with love and family. Friendship takes a lot of courses, sweet and sour, hardships and laughing moments. I believe the real feeling only comes out after some time with a certain person.

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  85. Aziel Morte permalink
    28/07/2016 7:59 am

    I love those photos, it brings back my childhood friends and I miss them.

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  86. Tiffany Yong permalink
    28/07/2016 8:58 am

    Friends, are important. But somehow, they come and go. I wonder at times, what true friendship is. Is it something that withstand time? Or something that is regardless of status?

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  87. Nina permalink
    28/07/2016 9:47 am

    Friendship is awesome! When we have friends across cultures, it makes going to war with those people a lot harder. That’s initially where the idea of sister cities came from.

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  88. Nicole Haas Etolen permalink
    28/07/2016 10:16 am

    Tru friendship is not based on years you spent together, it is on how your relationships are growing.

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  89. Claudia Krusch permalink
    28/07/2016 12:11 pm

    Loved your post! Friendships are so important!!!! Your post really inspired me!!!

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  90. Fashionable Librarian permalink
    28/07/2016 2:22 pm

    Friendship is just such a beautiful thing. It is only fitting that there be a day specifically for it

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  91. QueenThrifty permalink
    28/07/2016 4:54 pm

    I never knew friendship day existed I love your photo’s.

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  92. Natalie Elizabeth permalink
    28/07/2016 5:43 pm

    What a beautiful idea. I wish the US would embrace this tradition, we certainly could all benefit from it with our current state.

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  93. Marielle Altenor permalink
    28/07/2016 8:22 pm

    Friendship is something that is so important in life. We all crave it. When you find a great one, treasure it!

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  94. wildishjess permalink
    29/07/2016 12:49 am

    Nice collages!

    Reply
  95. Kerry O'Byrne permalink
    29/07/2016 2:48 am

    Friendship is such an important thing in life when they are genuine, when you find a true friend,it’s important to hang onto them.

    Reply
  96. Fully Housewifed! (@fullyhousewifed) permalink
    29/07/2016 4:22 am

    My concept of friendship has changed over time. I now value what it actually means. Not familiar with friendship day but I’m glad that there are indeed people who thought of its value and meaning and named a day for it.

    Reply
  97. Dreammerin permalink
    29/07/2016 9:47 am

    This is just another an amazing and inspirational post! Thanks for sharing it with us! It’s always a great reminder!

    Reply
  98. Lubka Henry permalink
    30/07/2016 1:49 am

    I hope you had a great and very positively inspired week!

    Reply
  99. Courtney L. Gillard permalink
    30/07/2016 8:06 am

    Friends are one of the wonders of life. You can’t appreciate your journey if you have no friends around.

    Reply
  100. Jenjen Balatico permalink
    30/07/2016 8:49 pm

    I always love this quote about friendship “Never explain yourself. Your friends don’t need it and your enemies won’t believe it.”

    Reply
  101. Zwitsy permalink
    31/07/2016 7:58 am

    So it was really an international friendship day. I thought my best friend was just having fun with her recent post about being a best friend. lol But nonetheless, I like one of the quotes you have here in this post about being able to understand and being understood.

    Reply
  102. lizellecruz permalink
    31/07/2016 9:25 am

    Friendship is really a nice thing to treasure. I love the photos, especially the black and white photo of the two girls

    Reply
  103. sveeteskapes permalink
    01/08/2016 9:51 pm

    What a lovely post! The world is a better place because of friends and the joy they bring in our lives.
    xx, Kusum

    Reply
  104. Rose permalink
    02/08/2016 3:30 am

    Good friends deserve their own day. This is a holiday worth celebrating. 🙂

    Reply
  105. Melissa Bernardo permalink
    02/08/2016 12:20 pm

    Having a strong friendship is important. I have a strong friendship with my husband 🙂

    Reply
  106. Fashion Travels (@tauyanm) permalink
    02/08/2016 10:59 pm

    i’ll be celebraiting this friendship day with my family instead, since i got no friends yet here in dubai and everyone is in malaysia

    Reply
  107. mhaan.a-ds permalink
    03/08/2016 7:56 pm

    I treasure my friends the way I treasure my loved ones. Friends play an important role for each and everyone.

    Reply
  108. lex permalink
    03/08/2016 10:19 pm

    friendship remains key to a better world we live in and definitely we all should work well with this post for better understanding of friendship… thanks for sharing this wonderful piece.

    Reply
  109. Anamika Ojha permalink
    05/08/2016 1:46 pm

    I completely forgot about Friendship Day! Thanks for the reminder and beautiful pictures as always! Loved the quote by Muhammad Ali and it’s so true. We don’t have any existence in our life if we don’t have good friends!

    Reply
  110. Miranda (Anosa) permalink
    07/08/2016 2:21 pm

    Without friendships many of us who be lost, I love the Henry Van Dyke quote.

    Reply
  111. Maria Teresa Figuerres permalink
    13/08/2016 1:42 am

    A lasting friendship is one of life’s greatest blessings, and a true friend is a treasure. When you found one, never let him or her go.

    Reply
  112. alisonrost permalink
    24/06/2017 8:17 pm

    Whenever I think of friendship, I think of our two pugs. We were lucky enough to have Wally for 13 years and Z for 9. Not only where they the best of buddies to each other, but to us as well. Z lived a year beyond Wally and died just a couple of months ago. I still miss each of them terribly. They offered me the gift of not only their friendship, but taught me what it truly meant.

    Reply
  113. lucicoo permalink
    30/08/2017 6:46 pm

    Friendship is very important to have. I think its better to have a few close friends rather than have a lot of ‘friends’.

    Reply
  114. bestiesnotepad permalink
    08/11/2017 10:33 pm

    We are two best friends running a blog together and grateful for our friendship!
    I like your articles, different and good with nice pictures 🙂

    Reply
  115. Karina permalink
    24/11/2017 12:10 am

    Friendships are super impossible to me I can’t imagine my life without these relationships
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply

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