When you anticipate something bad will happen it will. It’s the Law of Attraction. Conversely, when you anticipate something good will happen. It does.
Being a true friend requires being an active listener. Having a compassionate heart. Being free of judgment. A willingness to help without expecting anything in return.
Religion and Spirituality are one in the same in essence. The only difference in expression is that Spirituality is Religion free from biases, judgments, and division.