I remember an advice given by my old Karate teacher when I was around 10 yo. He said: ' The true friend isn't that one who is around when you're down. It's easy for anyone to say they are your friend when at the same time they can still feel superior towards you. SO when you're down you will find indeed lots of 'friends'. The reason is a lot of people chose to be around people who they judge to be inferior. This was they can inflate they ego by finding they are bigger and better than someone elstoe. The true friends you will find when you are on the top of your game. When you just won a game or a job promotion etc... It's very dignified to feel happy for other people and therefore only those who are your real friends will feel happy for your happiness'
I am not sure if I made myself clear trying to explain such wise advice given around 20 years ago. I am just trying to illustrate a feeling that I am feeling now. I feel so blessed in my life. Living great days and definitely being able to understand what my old karate teach taught me so many years ago. Today I can see who my real and true friends are.
I also have just learnt that a Brazilian friend of mine who I know for over ten years finally found his career path and success. His creation called Ximbica just reached over 3 million views on the YouTube and he must be now living the 'days of his life'. Well deserved I must say. And also I must say that I feel very very happy for knowing and learning that such dear friend is happy.
