Is friendship a value or a virtue? To develop this topic it is necessary that we know the concepts of value and virtue, in a summarized way we can define value as the ability to face, affect and develop character, to fulfill a defined purpose, and virtue is the result of the capacity that has formed the character of the individual and it would be fair to explain it with an example.
Parents generally teach their children to be respectful, the mother tells the child ... "don't touch that respect", there the child faces the situation, there was an alert ...
the neighbor says to the child "take the toy and take it away" the child replies "I can't, it's not mine", there the child accepts and reinforces what his mother said, evidently with this decision the character of the child who knows develops where he arrives he has to respect, and that he should not touch or take what does not belong to him.
Now, the fact of living the experience and developing it at the precise moment makes it virtuous, what we can say in conclusion is that value is taught and learned and virtue is acquired and developed.
Now with regard to friendship, it is important that we have our own definition to give it the place it deserves. But first I want you to read the definitions of various characters who have written about her, including:
As Number One
The king and wise man Solomon King of Israel in the year 970 BC, wrote in the Proverbs of the Bible chapter 17 verse 17, at all times loves a friend, And is more than a brother, which means, that the wisest man On Earth he expressed the fact of friendship as something very valuable, which is permeated in the relationship of two people who treat each other disinterestedly.
The number 2
Aristotle natural scientist philosopher of Macedonia 386-322 BC also left a great legacy about friendship, developing in many of his literary works especially in ethics, Nicomacheus with the importance of friendship expressing, to his second son Nicomacheus who without friendship no one would want to live. The friend is always that other me.
So that in our daily life we are always going to need someone who is by our side, is a neighbor Or perhaps ourselves at peace with our way of life, Thanking what we are and what we serve, but in a practical sense it would be better to Count with someone who listens to you, helps you, accepts you as you are, who shares your points of view without thinking of a limit to point out and judge you for disagreeing.
Sometimes thinking of a beautiful friendship is a source of discomfort for many, perhaps due to misdirected education, lack of communication, or simply by choice. But just as Aristotle expressed it, it is necessary that we consider it part of our life on this earth, and we focus on developing ties that unite us in friendship with someone who truly esteems us.
In the same way, we can repay that feeling without expecting anything in return. Another who also currently contributes great value to friendship is the Mexican philosopher David Pico, who in his lectures addressed to young adolescents and adults, expresses that friendship
"It is something that is felt and lived, it is linked to values and attitudes in a few words"
He who loves respects and he who respects loves
Which means that if you respect, value, and if you love, you are virtuous, because it is a feeling that only arises from the depths and manifests itself in the environment, which Aristotle also expressed when he said in the Nicomachean ethics, to stop and think before acting. gives you the opportunity to be a happy and successful good friend.
To all of you who are distinguished expressions I can contribute as a teacher friend of many people that I had and have by my side, that we must take on the challenge of experiencing a beautiful friendship creating solid foundations and establishing the value and virtue as sisters who work together seeking a single goal to achieve a single purpose.
This is the true Power of friendship, the one that is moved by sincerity, commitment and the wealth of companionship, which is not directed for fun or interest.
On that occasion I want you to know an experience that I lived in my time as a teacher for the year 2001-2002, the ninth grade of basic education dictates the chair of biological sciences.
A young 14-year-old adolescent, Generally I was late for all classes that started at 7:15 a.m. twice a week, my colleagues from other chairs expressed annoyance with the young man because the director of the school was also late with them one day. The campus passed me a letter where I cited the youth's representative to the guidance department.
I gently approached the young man and read the quote to him, for which he was admonished.
The boy, always quiet and with his head down, told me Professor I don't have a mother, I live with my aunt and before coming to class I have to work on the farm she attends, I get up very early and even if I run I can never make it to class on time.
For this reason I am always late ... tell me, Profe, how do I now with that appointment, who do I bring if I don't have someone to represent me?
That statement moved me, I just answered him calm Fabricio, we'll see what we do, I'll let you know.
That same day when I arrived at my mother Doña Augusta's house, I told her about the experience I had lived with the young man and in a very spontaneous way, my mother told me, daughter invites that child to come, I want to meet him and see how we help him .
A few days later the young man went to my mother's house, met him and told him, if you don't have a mother and you have an aunt who can't help you to study, now you have a friend, or two friends who offer you help, yes want we can be your representative and my daughter and I will help you.
The pained young man with his head lowered thought for a moment, but then accepted the help that was offered.
Thus two years later receiving attention and care from my mother and myself The young man achieved his bachelor's degree in science from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and the most important thing was that he consolidated a beautiful friendship between the family, for which I give thanks to God we can still enjoy.
He currently holds positions in the military sciences and I can attest that he practices much of what he learned over those years.
Let me tell you that experiences like these are only possible by the power of a friendship, and they will always be present in the midst of it, that they dare to take on the challenge of making friends unconditionally.
without more for the moment, the teacher Iris your friend says goodbye.
That's so cool @profeyris7. Thanks to you and your family for supporting that kid. That's what real friends do.
You guys have done a great job by being superheroes in someone else's life. Cheers for that. We need people like you to save this world.
They are beautiful words that not only fill my heart with joy but can also add a little more fuel to keep going.
I reiterate that I firmly believe that these acts become a chain, which can benefit an indeterminate number of people, always with the hope that it will be a large number of them!
That's true. You help someone, someone helps you and it's a never-ending chain of goodness.
Sometimes, finding a real friend is like looking for a needle in a haystack, when you find it hold it tight. The real friendship is when a friend is always there and supports you, otherwise he is the first to reprimand you when you are wrong. I really enjoyed reading your article :)
In a millennial book which I read very often called the Bible, there is a specific verse which mentions, At all times Love your friend, and is like a brother in time of trouble!
This reflects the great bond that can exist with a person who is not of your same blood!
Establishing and then taking good care of friendships is imo not only powerful, but the most important things we do. My biggest regrets so far in life are always connections I've had that I valued, which I've allowed to fade away and not maintained.
Do you know what is the best of everything? The fact that you recognized where you could be failing, and that makes you a great person, since that experience acquired in the near future will act as a catalyst when necessary.
Thank you for your words!
Oh my God! That was a true hand of friendship offered to the young man by you and your mum.
And I am glad that he took it, and that decision transformed his life
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing this with us
thanks and the best thing is when on occasions I meet that boy, passing two thoughts through my head,
1- Thank you, because I can do nothing of my own free will
2- Of nostalgia, since I remember that it was one of the last things that mother and I did, I am sure that if I was alive I would be very proud of Fabricio.
As it stands, just by reading the story, I am proud of all three of you
Just keep affecting lives in positive ways, the rewards are great
Cheers
That is a very kind gesture from your mom and yourself. Many would not have been so generous with someone they do not know too well.
There used to be an expression that the only ship that doesn't sink is friendship. :)
Truly, the power of a real and true friendship is a golden experience, Enjoyed the read.
Good Luck in the contest.
thank you for the good wishes and very honored that you enjoyed the whole story!
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Tu historia me ha dado nostalgia, siempre habrá personas de buen corazón como tú y tu madre, dispuestas a ayudar a las personas que de verdad quieren salir adelante haciendo lo que es correcto.
Thank you and I think that something in which this impacts, is that it becomes a chain, since that experience reinforces the feeling of empathy and helps others, and in the future when that person is in a position where they can help and bless to another, he will not hesitate to do it!
Gracias, en ese momento nunca se me cruzo por la mente el hecho de que traería tan gratas y repercusiones, y primeramente gracias a Dios, y luego entando impartiendo clases en una comunidad rural, pueden verse casos que en gran parte de las ocasiones te ponen pequeño el corazón, y solo sientes paz cuando agradeces por lo que tu tienes y otros lamentablemente no.
I do agree with this but I also think it's healthy to have friends who will disagree and challenge your own judgement. The lessons you can receive from your own perspective being met with disapproval are valuable and it takes a good friend who knows you well to help this. Nobody with any true understanding of the world around them wants to be surrounded by "yes men".
You have touched a point of great relevance, in this case that kind of friendships help and teach that you are not the owner of reason and you feel your feet on the ground, with their oppositions 180 degrees different from yours.
That's it, always good to know that your friends have your back, back-to-back!
Such a nice and heartwarming post. Friendship is very important and having good friends is a great power I believe. If you don’t have friends, you are kind of missing on huge in life.
Thank you, and what you mention is very true, I can't imagine a life without friends.
And to think that today people make the decision to be lonely souls, for some strange reason they find personal satisfaction by practicing that lonely behavior!