Friends are something that an average person needs. Humans are just made that way. But I think it's not correct to think that friends can fix everything, as well as that friends will stay in your life forever. Throughout life you will meet dozens of people and make many friends. But only one or two out of hundreds will be something you may call a "real friend". That's if you are lucky enough to meed someone with similar mindset and values that you have. People you call 'friends' will walk out of your life for different reasons (they may be insignificant or important) and will stay with you for different amounts of time. That's why I think that it's better if you put yourself/your life/feelings first most of the times when it comes to your friends. You can stay in a really good relationship with them even if you don't always put them first or give all of yourself into these relationships. Because each one of us have their own lifes to take care of. Those people who will want to stay with you and will understand you/love you - will stay. And those who don't - won't. Whatever you do for them. It depends on the mindset of the other party. Loving, helping, caring for your friends is great, but if you put them above other important things like yourself, then they will get used to it. And most people won't do the same for you or will try to use your love for their own emotional self-satisfaction. That's just how it is. So I think you just need to do everything in moderation and state values right in life.
Do you think adhering to culture is important?
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Whether it be your country's culture, internet subcultures, racial subcultures, whatever, do you think it's important to adhere to cultural norms?
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Absolutely yes. It is the backbone (or so it should be) of our society. Culture is everything. It identifies us, it is past, present and helps us to build our future. Cultur eliminates distrust and fear. It is a weapon, the only weapon that should be used to build a better future for all.
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@Shardana what if you don't agree with certain aspects of your culture/ feel like you are being held back?
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@Merlin-James I don't think so. Considering the objectivity of religion in comparison to culture, and the empowerment for individuals practising it, I would say religion is more important and powerful than culture
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@Merlin-James the only culture I know is culture of humanity . Humanity is religion , culture and all that God wants human to adhere .
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@Merlin-James
No. Culture is important, but it is not binding. Certainly the cultural norms present some differences, but the culture itself is not static .. and it has always been important for the evolution of societies. Strssa culture is evolution. I always look at everything with curiosity, without prejudice, I am led to think, rather than to judge, to ask more than to find answers. The culture itself in any society is not limiting are the corporate dogmas .. a legacy of superstition and religion mixed together. Knowledge helps to understand, where ignorance has doubts and hinders any culture. So I still think not, no cultural norm is binding in itself.
I always think it's up to the individual to make good use of our cultural heritage :)