there's always a but ...
September 19, 2011
I would like to say thank you to all who have left lovely comments and spoken kindly with me. They and you are greatly appreciated.
Have had a bad year and that sincerity was most needed. I was fortunate enough to make several friends, or so I believe. A few have become very dear to me and will always be in my heart. I thank them for their friendship and hope it lasts a long time. In this life, it's nice to have people whom we love and care about and who care in return. Something that we all need to thrive and be happy. It makes our hearts and souls sing.
But, there's always a but, isn't there. There seems to be some, not involved in those friendships, who don't want those friendships to exist. This is rather sad.
Posted by terrapanthera on September 22, 2011
Hi Cathy, I find myself connecting to more people than I could ever have imagined and I experience them as a warm bath. I'd be honored to call you my friend and I wonder who these people are who don't want those friendships to exist. Such things often emerge from jealousy, I have experienced.
Posted by terrapanthera on September 22, 2011
Not done yet, pressed enter key by acccid. You seem to me like a person who wants to believe and see the good in people and things and I know this can hurt then.
Posted by swanthief on September 22, 2011
Hi Annemieke - thanks for the wonderful comment. :-) I've wondered who and why. Everyone is so talented that I can't understand some possibilities. I see good in most - doesn't mean that they don't do things I disagree with - and doesn't change my opinion of the people. But things can hurt.
Posted by blacknight on September 19, 2011
To me, if I call you friend then I AM. (unless YOU would not want it) and I would be your friend always. Can't understand why anybody would be any different than that.
Posted by swanthief on September 19, 2011
Hi Phil - I feel the same way - was referring people OUTSIDE of the friendships - updated to make clearer. Friends are important to me, to you :-)
Posted by lianne on September 19, 2011
I agree with you Cathy - some of the friendships we make in a place like this one WILL last a lifetime. I've had that same experience. But you are right...not everyone is here for that reason. I don't know anyone, though, who would begrudge you any friendship you DO make. And oh...I so hope your next year is better. I know about bad years. xo
Posted by swanthief on September 19, 2011
Thanks so much Lianne. Yes, there are friendships I would like to last very much. I hope no one would begrudge ... I guess it's all in appearances ... human nature. I think a lot of people could use a good year - I so hope they all have one, including you. Hope you are feeling better. :-)