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Friendship Moments: good or bad
lighter:
Whew boy....7am is early, Hops! Well done.
I don't know what to make of Poet's responses, Hops. She sounds conflicted. Her future actions will clarify, no doubt.
People are messy. One draws clear boundaries, and refiles people in the heart, accordingly, IME.
Lighter
Hopalong:
I wrote Poet a nice short note asking her how her latest reading went and telling the story of my nearly-nose-to-nose meet with the snake.
She took a week to reply and when she did, it was short and all about how recognized she is now as a local poet. It was empty of feeling or connection so I feel sadder. I shouldn't have reached out; made me feel pathetic.
In my reply I congratulated her on the attention she is getting from giving readings. Also said I hope we'll go deeper to share what makes us tick or tock as we have had each others' backs for years, and sent her love from Pup. (I'm the needy one.)
I was just thinking, about friendships in general, why it rocks my world like an earthquake when I feel I've lost a friend. I felt that way here when Tupp left. And now the only "best friend" (stupid concept) I've had almost in my whole life is turning her back. So, what I'm doing is paying more attention to the friends right in front of my nose. Or potential friends. I've got a visit today with a couple from the Village board, pretty fascinating folks. He was a director of the BLM and earlier the Isaac Walton League -- brilliant fellow -- and she is a retired college teacher with a raspy sense of humor I really enjoy.
Once I get my house tidied up (or, climb Mount Everest) I'll have her over too. We've met once or twice and really hit it off.
Life is what it is, ain't it.
hugs,
Hops
PS I figure the evolution I need to aim for is gratitude, that no matter the painful parts of life, there is always love in the world. Putting out more of it brings more in. On average, anyway!
Hopalong:
Gratitude: had a great visit and wonderful convo this afternoon with the former-professor woman; hubs came home as I was leaving so got to chitchat w/him too.
It was a wonderful talk. Nothing superficial, lots of sharing about everything from wealth (she feels guilt) to relationships to real estate (they're selling their 400-acre place west of DC) to her family and on and on. Even Nism, since she told me her own mother stories. And she's got edgy humor I really relate to, plus same politics.
She might become a real friend. And that's a nicely timed gift from the universe.
hugs
Hops
lighter:
I hope this connection brings light to your social life, Hops.
I'm running like mad to get on the road, but will come back tomorrow.😘
Lighter
Hopalong:
Thanks, Lighter.
hugs
Hops
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