The Garden of Friendship
was formed with a vision, a vision where men and women
come together, form friendships, build on each other's weaknesses, thrive on each
other's strengths, and move forward to improve ourselves and help others, making
the world a happier place.
As
humans, we all have weaknesses and insecurities. As a group, we have the
power to overcome these uncertainties building confidence through the support
of others. We have the ability to thrive and rise to the top.
Time
is of the essence, and life is too short for us to spend time dwelling where we
feel we are incapable or inadequate. We must learn to better ourselves and
live each day as though it were our last. We should always strive to leave
footprints on the hearts of those we touch, leaving happy memories behind.
We must be
careful with our words, yet remain truthful. We must take the time to think
before we speak as an innocent remark can often leave an emotional scar on a wounded
heart. Our actions should always be backed by love and we should always
treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves. One of our goals
should be to always leave smiles behind us as we travel down the path of life.
We will not
show prejudices nor will we discriminate. We must reach out and help others,
particularly those less fortunate than we are. This may be done through
a smile, a kind word, a gentle touch, a listening ear, or a shoulder to cry on.
Just remember, a bridge would fall without proper support, as would we.
Earn trust
through speaking the truth, as trust is one of life's most precious gifts, and
once trust if violated, the structure of the friendship is weakened, sometimes
impossible to mend.
