Friends can be such a blessing in any persons’ life. They can laugh with you in joyful times, or give a comforting hug in times of sadness and pain. Having friends can endow one with a limitless healing power. It is a true gift when one finds others in life that is on the same spiritual path as they are. The feeling of being alone suddenly ebbs, and in helping others, a person helps himself as well. Anybody will surely be reminded of the things that make life worthwhile, and heal anything that holds one down. It is essential for a person to take the time to really get to know oneself in choosing friends or finding "angels" who are on the same path as they are.

You need to discover your inner self—know what your values are and strive to stand firmly to them. By this, you can be sure that you’ll begin to meet others with the same values as you have. After all, like energy attracts like energy. In order to gain quality friends, you must know how to be a quality friend. Friends can always divide one’s sorrows and multiply one’s joys. Anyone in your life who is dragging you down is absolutely not a friend. This kind of individuals are on a different path in life and they need to meet other people and learn different life lessons.

Meeting people on the same path as you are can give one an opportunity to grow and succeed and live the life that a person is meant to live. persons like this will surely lift your spirits, as they can make you feel better as you learn from them. It is vital to choose one’s friends wisely, for they are reflections of the heart. Choosing friends wisely can make a big difference in one’s life. you must assure yourself everyday that you deserve to be surrounded by people who have trust and confidence in you—those who are able to see the infinite beauty in you and the world; people who are kind and have only the best intentions for others.

Always believe that there are angels in the world, and that all our struggles happen for a reason—to make us stronger and more understanding of people and life in general. One thing to remember in choosing friends is to move slowly with people. It is not easy getting to know a person genuinely. It would be wise to take your time to really get to know a person inside and out in choosing friends. But the benefits can be rewarding, because once you truly know a person, there will be a lesser chance of knowing people that may cause you pain and anguish in the future.

Spending some time with the person will enable you to see his/her true colors. Time reveals all, so try to be patient and don’t rush things because it could actually work to your advantage. Don’t ever let your heart be jaded from past experiences. Instead, learn to trust your instincts and hope that everything will work out fine.