I like to think and converse. That is the beauty of friendships sharing thoughts, feelings, hopes, and dreams with someone who cares about you and you them. It frees my soul from isolation and lets it get in touch with the rest of humanity. We were meant to communicate the Read more…
If friendships didn’t already exist, someone would have to invent them. Today a friend took me to Vons. so I could do some grocery shopping. It was a huge favor sparing me from using Lyft or Uber. More importantly it was an opportunity for us to bring each other update Read more…
I can’t claim to be an expert with friendship. All of this rather new to me, but having said that, I have learned that if I am going to have friendships, I can’t expect people to come to me, I have to reach out and go to them, and welcome Read more…
If there is one thing that I have learned from this pandemic is how much friendships matter to day to day life. I was guilty of taking friendships for granted in the hustle and bustle of normal life, but now I see things differently. I miss seeing my co-workers. I Read more…
While all animals communicate in one way or another, communication is how humans reveal their true humanity. Be it through song, poetry, prose, or conversation, people have an overwhelming urge and need to communicate with one another. Communication allows us to share our thoughts and feelings with one another. We Read more…
I think of one of the most underrated things in our society is friendships. Facebook trivializes it, and so does the casual use of the term. True friendship is extremely rare. There is the bond between friends of mutuality–affection, fondness, caring, respect, loyalty, and trust. Friends share their time and Read more…
For much of my life, I was a dysfunctional flake with little follow through capability. I overcame that through a lot of hard work, and adding structure and routine into my life. I function well and am quite comfortable in such an environment. As vital as they are, I want Read more…
I am fond of saying that no man or woman is an island. I really do believe it. We all owe so much to others for our parents who gave us existence and love, our siblings who gave us companionship, our teaches who fertilized our minds, our doctors who safe Read more…
The world wants to classify people in two categories: leaders and followers. I grow weary with this distinction the older I get. Life is too complex, nuanced, and interrelated. I just don’t see how this dichotomy holds water. Everything is so fluid and dynamic. I like the image of walking Read more…
I find these day marked by direct and confrontational brazenness. I am not sure what it accomplishes except bruises, scars, and broken relationships. I favor a gentler approach with empathy, acceptance, and tolerance. I believe in listening meaningfully before speaking and never speak to condemn but rather to build up. Read more…