“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow
Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
Walk beside me… and be my friend” Unknown
I read somewhere that a true friend is one who sees the pain in your eyes, while everyone else believes your smile. We all know a friend like this, and the story below reminded me to nurture and be grateful for all my friendships close and afar.
A man called Ali is in need of money and asks his boss to help him out. His boss sets him a challenge: if he can spend all night on the top of a mountain, he will receive a great reward; if he fails, he will have to work for free. The story continues:
When he left the shop, Ali noticed that an icy wind was blowing. He felt afraid and decided to ask his best friend, Aydi, if he thought he was mad to accept the wager.
After considering the matter for a moment, Aydi answered:
‘Don’t worry, I’ll help you. Tomorrow night, when you’re sitting on top of the mountain, look straight ahead.‘ I’ll be on the top of the mountain opposite, where I’ll keep a fire burning all night for you.
‘Look at the fire and think of our friendship; and that will keep you warm.
‘You’ll make it through the night, and afterwards, I’ll ask you for something in return.’
Ali won the wager, got the money, and went to his friend’s house.
‘You said you wanted some sort of payment in return.’
Aydi said, ‘Yes, but it isn’t money. Promise that if ever a cold wind blows through my life, you will light the fire of friendship for me.’
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
Love this post! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
Thankyou Natalie! Hugs to you. 🙂
Lovely post Karen 😀
Real friends help you, when you are in need. Remember to be that good friend yourself.
So true Irene. Thankyou 🙂
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Thankyou. 🙂
Beautiful story and the kind of friendship we all want. 🙂
It is Brad, and we can do this for each other. 🙂
It is true Karen; friendship warms even across great distances – a very lovely parable indeed. ❤
So true Hariod. We can send our love and energy anywhere in the world. 🙂
Thankyou so much Lori. I appreciate it. 🙂
Lovely post, Karen. I am so fortunate to have and have always had deep close true friends. I never take them for granted. It is such a blessing in life, friends.
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Mary
It is a blessing Mary, and I believe we attract the friends that reflect our spirit. I can see why you have beautiful friends, as your heart is always open to give and receive. You are a true friend.
Lovely story. True, true friendship.
It is Emilie. It is good to be reminded of this. We all need our friends. 🙂
Thank you Karen! Ditto mirror to you!
When most people refer to their friends they’re really referring to their acquaintances. Real friendship requires commitments in every sense of the word. To truly have real friends in life is a blessing that commonly goes unrecognized. The bonds of friendship can survive the strongest of blows. The loss of a real friend can feel like the loss of a limb. Wishing everyone the joys and blessings of true friendship.
I agree Jonathan. A true friend is a very special connection. It is a gift.
You are a warm wind Karen.
Thankyou David. My blogger friends are very special. 🙂
Yes! Just wonderful.
Thankyou Nico.
Oh this is fantastic!
I appreciate your comments Julie. Thankyou.
Oh, this is heart-warming and so beautiful. Thank you!
I’m glad you liked it Kay. Friendships are so important.
Beautiful as always! Thank you my dear.
Thankyou my friend. Have a great weekend.
This is a wonderful story, and food for thought! Loved it, Karen.
I agree Helen. This story shows us an example of deep friendship,and questions “Would we do this for another?” Have a lovely weekend.
You too Karen!
Amen.
-Alan
Karen its the little things people do that I notice the most. Wonderful story too.
It is the little things that make all the difference in friendship! Thankyou and I am glad I found your comments!