Thursday, January 29, 2009
Family? Friends?
So, we hear these words, "family", "friends"... but what do these words really mean. Can you go to the dictionary and function from the assumption that whenever these words are used it means whats there in black and white? Well, I'm 21, and haven't ever looked these up, but have used them quite frequently. I think these words are like the word "love". And that we should talk about what it means to us. What do friends mean to me? What does family mean to me? I bet if everyone were to think about this, and share it, there would be a lot of similar words involved, but I also bet there would be quite a few different interpretations of the words, just as many as there are with "love" (which I've been investigating for a few months now, and WOW, do people come up with some interesting things!) More on this later, time to call my Aunt ;)
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you completely. Those three words: family, friends, love can have vastly different meanings to so many people. I have had friends that I consider to be family and I have some family members that I don't consider to be so. It never has been about who calls me the most or whom I hand out with the most - but who has been true to me the most. I have friends that know my darkest secrets but family that don't have a clue. Love to me is the same as well. I love every being on this planet and wish no one harm - even my worst enemies and I do have them. Love can mean to me: you're my best friend, you are my lover, you are my cousin; even though we don't talk all the time I am comfortable with this person. It is different with everyone. It is a lifelong adventure trying to figure this one out.