Friendliness

There is a difference between friendship and friendliness.

Friendship is a relationship between two people.
It is not fully within our control!

Friendliness is an attitude.
We can choose to be friendly at any time.
We can choose to be friendly to anyone.
Friendliness is fully within our control.

Friendliness starts with friendly thoughts.
Friendly thoughts can result in a smile, a sweet hello.
Friendly thoughts can result in a multitude of friendly words.
Friendly thoughts can result in a multitude of friendly actions.

Your friendliness may be greeted with nastiness,
but more often, it will provoke nice responses.
True friendship may follow.

Friendliness is an attitude, a choice.
It leads to peace of mind and happiness.
Let's choose friendliness for today :)