Who are your friends?

We have always been told by our parents to choose friends wisely. Friends determine our destiny!

A friend from 10th class, an average student, had scored excellent marks in the final exam. He shared recently that the turnaround was when he became friends with class toppers. He went on to excel in his life and career beyond his imagination then. Such is the impact of friends!

Friends can impact our thinking too. What we think is what we are! Hence our friends determine who we are as an individual.

Let us do a counting exercise.

How many friends do you have who are atleast 20 years older or younger than you?

How many friends do you have from other gender?

How many friends do you have from other religion?

How many friends do you have from other castes of your religion?

How many friends do you have from other states of India?

How many friends do you have from other nations?

How many friends do you have who call themselves atheists?

How many friends do you have who are politicians, lawyers, doctors, undertakers, activists, artists?

The higher your count, the broader is your thinking. Better the ability to think comprehensively on a matter. More balanced will be your thinking and opinion. More considerate you will be for others. Better individual you will be and your decisions.

If your count is low, it is time to reach out and broaden your friendship. It will help you and your friend.

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