Have you ever seen a small container on the counter of a grocery store or gas station that says, "Take a penny leave a penny”? This is just like with friendship. Many of us are in need of friends. Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace and all the other social networks are great. But this doesn't replace the bonds of friendship that can only happen in person. We need to interact with other people. This is important to what it means to be human.
I think many of us are lost when we try to figure out how to get a new friend. This can make our lives lonely, especially when you don't have family that lives nearby. It's difficult to know how to get a friend when you're in a place where you're by yourself. One of the best ways to solve this problem, though, is to help someone in need. By helping someone in need, you show that you care. Caring is what friendship is all about. By showing someone you care, you are being a friend. Everyone needs these relationships, no matter how self-sufficient one may seem. The next time you see someone in need, do what you can to help. You'll end up making a difference in a person's life and also adding a new friend.
