To have a friend where you dare to be yourself is one of the best gifts in life. To be able to remove our mask and be the real you with that person is indeed priceless.

But then, how many of us can boast of a friend described in this short lyrics I came across from a little  book I bought more than ten years ago?

What is a Friend? I’ll tell you. It is a person with whom you dare to be yourself.  Your soul can go naked with him.  He seems to ask you to put on nothing, only to be what you really are.

When you are with him, you do not have to be on your guard.  You can say what you think, so long as it is genuinely you.

He understands those contradictions in your nature that cause others to misjudge you.  With him you breathe freely – you can avow your little vanities and envies and absurdities, and in opening them up to him they are dissolved on the white ocean of his loyalty.

He understands. – You can weep with him, laugh with him, pray with him – through and underneath it all he sees, knows and loves you.

 Anonymous

I was close to finding one such friend but unfortunately, situation of life took us to different directions. It is my wish and prayer for you that you find such a friend. And, there is such a friend if you truly seek. Don’t worry…..be happy!