Dr. Stein posted a thought-provoking essay today about friendship. I highly recommend it! I love learning new things from him and in this piece, he offers insight about the nature of friendships, the nuances and varieties.
There’s so much to worry about in the world at the moment but the one thing that sustains me when I’m overwhelmed (especially by media… inconsideration, insults, danger, misdeeds and an oppressive lack of compassion) is friendship.
This morning, I felt a familiar urge – a desire to pull away. Cocoon. Until I stood at the sink, washing my hands and allowed the cool water and the aroma of decadent, fresh-smelling suds to soothe me.
I sipped my coffee and looked around my home, my eyes resting on a sweet vase with hydrangeas fresh from our garden (see pic above).
I smiled to myself, remembering my hunt yesterday as I searched for a petite vase that would be ‘just right’ and realized an oil cruet from my dear friend Jen was perfectly proportioned for the job. I love its shape and when I added a couple of stems of fresh cut blooms, it ushered in a sense of calm.
I can’t change the world, but I can recognize my good fortune. My remarkable friends who bring the light and remind me that goodness is near. Kindness and friendship still count.
-Vicki
Just for fun…a favorite post about friendship: Friendship…is Everything – Victoria Ponders. Based on a story about haircutting mishaps…giggle-worthy. I promise. 😉
Victoria Ponders 
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