Traveling the World Through Others
Human connection is a funny thing. Brené Brown stresses in her research that humans are hardwired for connection. It is a basic need in all of us, and we seek it out (either unconsciously or consciously) throughout our lives. My basic draw seems to be towards older women. Many of my friendships, even from when…
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My entire life has been filled with friendships. Many of my friendships are more than two decades old. The number of people I hold dear and consider my closest of friends is considerable. I am also aware of how rare this is. My friends are placed in various groups: high school friends, work friends, college…
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Friendship is a term that is often difficult to define. There are so many different ways a friendship can develop. It can evolve from working in the same space, a love of the same things, a failing on the part of sexual tension. Then there are the different levels: acquaintance, old friend, best friend, soul-mate…
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My friend passed away over a month ago. She was cremated and on Saturday her family held her funeral. She was only 43 years old, but it was a graveside service, which I always felt was reserved more for the very old and people who died alone. I did not believe that my young friend…
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“I’m trying to tell you something ’bout my life/ maybe give me inside between black and white”– Indigo Girls I feel like my friend is trying to communicate with me. After three days of grieving and asking for some type of sign, little things are starting to seep through. I say seep through because I…
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“It has been said that it’s the space between the bars that holds the tiger. And it’s the silence between the notes that makes the music. It is out of the silence, or “the gap,” or that space between our thoughts, that everything is created-including our own bliss.” – Dr. Wayne W. Dyer I am…
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I feel a bit lost today. After hearing about the death of my friend, I am struggling to stay grounded. I cry at random times. Swimming this morning was good, but I am still left with a strong sense of sadness. Memories of our times together growing up keep entering my mind. The bring a…
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I met my friend when we were in sixth grade. During middle school and high school, we were inseparable. She was the maid of honor in my wedding. I was the matron of honor in both of hers. She was with me through both of my pregnancies. I stood next to her at her father’s…
Read MoreThere are so many different types of love, and for much of my life, I have focused mostly on romantic love, but I am beginning to find that the one of the most rewarding types of love is shown through friendship. My parental situation was less than stellar, and I found acceptance with a core…
Read MoreOn Friday, one of my coworkers told me that he has three job interviews in New Mexico. We live and work in Pennsylvania. You can see the problem. This man is one of the smartest, kindest men I have ever met. I am sad to say the least. He is an amazing teacher. These school…
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The Wandering Empath 