From Mallam Bahaushe
1. Do not expect others to fill a void in your life, but cultivate friendship with loyal and virtuous people.
2. Withdraw into yourself as far as you can, associate with those who will make a better man of you, welcome those whom you yourself can improve, the process is mutual; for men learn while they teach.
3. By learning to enjoy your own company and fostering a sense of abundance and giving, you too can become a true friend to those in your life, but chose wisely, as the people you surround yourself with can greatly impact your growth and well-being
4. Friends should inspire each other to strive for constant improvement, and not just reflect each other’s flaws.
5. Trust is a crucial foundation of every relationship, but don’t give it away freely, when you do find a true friend, cherish them and trust them fully.
6. Remember, its better to have a few genuine friends than many shallow acquaintances, and having no friends is better than having fair-weather friends.
7. If any of your relationships feel unhealthy and are causing you more harm than good, it’s time to let them go, surround yourself with people you enjoy being with.
8. The key is to keep company with people who uplift you, whose presence calls for your best.
9. The key to connecting with others lies within ourselves, to truly understand others, we must first learn to listen to, and understand ourselves; we can’t connect to others if we are disconnected from ourselves.
10. By becoming at peace with who we are, approaching our emotions with curiosity instead of judgment, and learning to build meaningful relationships, we can help those around us and live a fulfilling life.
22/7/2024