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Do favors for your friends

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Be generous with your friends, showing support and love.

Let’s show generosity and love towards our friends, as this attitude fosters deeper bonds and mutual trust. The importance of mutual support and appreciation, is emphasized. By offering to our friends, we strengthen our relationships and create an environment of mutual love and support. This offering practice is not only measured in material gifts, but mostly in being present, listening and supporting our friends in the challenges and joys of their lives.

The Philosopher

Chilon

Greek Philosopher

(600-520 B.C.)

Chilon, the son of Damagetos, one of the Seven Sages of antiquity, was born in Sparta, in 600 BC and served as Ephor in 556 BC (during the 56th Olympiad). His governance was marked by success and left a significant imprint on the history of the Spartan regime, enhancing the institution of the Ephors and reducing royal power, in favour of popular sovereignty.

Philosophy and Laconism

Known for his brevity, Chilon represented Laconism, the art of concise and substantive expression. His wisdom, moral integrity and insight, made him an admired figure for subsequent philosophers and later generations.

Teachings and Maxims

For Chilon, the most challenging things for a person were keeping secrets, temperance and enduring injustice. His maxims, such as “Nothing in excess,” “Know thyself,” and “Surety brings ruin,” reflect his deep understanding of human weaknesses and the need for self-awareness and moderation.

Significantly, when asked what is most difficult for a person, he replied: “To keep secrets, to properly dispose of one’s anger and to endure being wronged”… the most difficult for a person is to keep secrets, control their nerves and suffer injustice.

Legacy and Memory

Chilon’s death in Pisa, Sicily, was marked by a fortunate death, occurring as his son returned victorious from the Olympic Games. Sparta honored his memory with a statue and an epigram praising his wisdom and his contributions to the warlike city. Chilon’s sayings at Delphi reflect his enduring influence on the ancient Greek world and the history of philosophy.

Further Material

How to Make the Lasting Friendships You Want

The article delves into the intricacies of building and maintaining lasting friendships. It emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, understanding different friendship types, and the role of shared activities in strengthening bonds. The piece also touches upon the challenges faced in adult friendships and offers insights on how to navigate them. The article combines research findings with practical advice, aiming to guide readers in fostering deeper and more meaningful connections.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_make_the_lasting_friendships_you_want
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How to show your friends you care about them

The article discusses the importance of showing love and appreciation to friends. A friendship expert provides insights on how to nurture and strengthen bonds with friends. The piece emphasizes the significance of small gestures, open communication, and spending quality time together. It also touches upon the challenges of maintaining friendships and offers advice on overcoming them. The article serves as a guide to deepening connections and ensuring that friends feel valued and cherished.
https://www.npr.org/2022/09/01/1120550646/how-to-show-your-friends-you-love-them-according-to-a-friendship-expert
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The Importance Of Supportive Friendships

The article discusses the significance of nurturing and maintaining supportive friendships in one’s life. It emphasizes that friends play a crucial role in shaping our personalities, offering companionship, care, and inspiration. The article highlights the numerous benefits of having supportive friends, such as improved mental and physical well-being, resilience, and success. It delves into the characteristics of a supportive friendship, which include mutual respect, understanding, loyalty, vulnerability, and honesty. The piece also provides insights on how to develop and sustain such friendships, emphasizing the importance of regular communication, active listening, and expressing gratitude.
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/relations/the-importance-of-having-supportive-friendships/
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