THE BEST OF US

FRIENDS, FAMILY, HETERO AND HOMO

Do we fear feeling those deepest emotions that carry us with them to places we have forgotten? Feelings inspired by music, camaraderie, friends gathered together who know they share the deepest truths, who can laugh and cry together, who totally trust each other, none having anything to prove or defend, people who most deeply care about each other.

The deepest emotions are a powerful force. They can be fearsome in their ability to carry us away, we know not where. The best we can do is identify the intrinsic goodness in the loving force, and yield. Some of us resist yielding to anything and anyone. We think it is weakness. In this instance, the courage required to yield is an expression of great strength.

There will be differences of opinion about worldly issues, but everyone’s opinions are tolerated and respected. No one feels a need to correct or change another in any way. They truly respect one another, and each one knows they have much to learn, and their current opinions may need adjustment. Each one trusts these friends to truly care about them, and their suggestions for possible change are intended to meet the mutual best interest.

When together, it is a gathering of love.

When apart, that invisible cord still connects heart to heart, not needing reassurance, although an occasional reminder can be very nice, deeply appreciated, and may come at a time when most needed to aid in the passage through a dark valley.