Frenemies by Karis Soturi
Water and oil are two entities that will always reject each other; the same law applies to friends and enemies. In spite of logical reasoning it’s still a popular notion that these two things can be blended into one. Truly speaking the science of the mind can be a very complex thing but to replace rational thinking with high sounding nonsense is outlandish and irresponsible!
It’s stated in the bible that “As iron sharpens iron a friend sharpens a friend (Proverbs 27:5).” Even during the biblical era it was a common understanding that the purpose of friendship is to engineer growth and prosperity within one another. Not to dismantle opportunities that will lead to future happiness so a simple “job well done” won’t have to be sacrificed. Yet, as a member of this postmodern society I witness this corrupted philosophy being practiced time and time again.
For the time being let’s take in consideration that friends and enemies cannot be one in the same nor can they overlap each other to create a new element. I compare this theory to fire and ice because sooner or later one will consume the other, along with the fact that the relationship will be temporary. Either the alliance will grow into a raging fire or the flames between the persons involved will have to subside. These occurrences will fall into play as if it was a law of reason and true character will be revealed. It’s inevitable that one will eventually override the other.
In other considerations, my personal perception on this issue is that you’re either for me or against me. It’s impossible to have a relationship with your enemy without seeking some kind of selfish benefit. There is a popular saying that states “keeps your friends close and your enemies closer.” The reasoning for this statement is that there is no better way to learn all your enemies’ weakness than to befriend them. Additionally, take into consideration that your enemies may not come knocking at your door with weapons of mass destruction. With this common level of understanding my question is why expose yourself to someone who may not have your best interest at heart? What profits you from sleeping in the same bed with your advisory? The answer to the previous question is usually more complex when trying to defend your blatant absurdity.
All in all to befriend someone is to love them. Although love is a very complex all on its own one thing it is not is self-centered. If someone doesn’t have your best interest at heart then it’s time to release them from your day to day agenda. Since, I assume that you want your days to be filled with people who love you.
Water and oil are two entities that will always reject each other; the same law applies to friends and enemies. In spite of logical reasoning it’s still a popular notion that these two things can be blended into one. Truly speaking the science of the mind can be a very complex thing but to replace rational thinking with high sounding nonsense is outlandish and irresponsible!
It’s stated in the bible that “As iron sharpens iron a friend sharpens a friend (Proverbs 27:5).” Even during the biblical era it was a common understanding that the purpose of friendship is to engineer growth and prosperity within one another. Not to dismantle opportunities that will lead to future happiness so a simple “job well done” won’t have to be sacrificed. Yet, as a member of this postmodern society I witness this corrupted philosophy being practiced time and time again.
For the time being let’s take in consideration that friends and enemies cannot be one in the same nor can they overlap each other to create a new element. I compare this theory to fire and ice because sooner or later one will consume the other, along with the fact that the relationship will be temporary. Either the alliance will grow into a raging fire or the flames between the persons involved will have to subside. These occurrences will fall into play as if it was a law of reason and true character will be revealed. It’s inevitable that one will eventually override the other.
In other considerations, my personal perception on this issue is that you’re either for me or against me. It’s impossible to have a relationship with your enemy without seeking some kind of selfish benefit. There is a popular saying that states “keeps your friends close and your enemies closer.” The reasoning for this statement is that there is no better way to learn all your enemies’ weakness than to befriend them. Additionally, take into consideration that your enemies may not come knocking at your door with weapons of mass destruction. With this common level of understanding my question is why expose yourself to someone who may not have your best interest at heart? What profits you from sleeping in the same bed with your advisory? The answer to the previous question is usually more complex when trying to defend your blatant absurdity.
All in all to befriend someone is to love them. Although love is a very complex all on its own one thing it is not is self-centered. If someone doesn’t have your best interest at heart then it’s time to release them from your day to day agenda. Since, I assume that you want your days to be filled with people who love you.
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