Monday, January 31, 2011

conversation

reading the comments
makes me
smile
reflect
laugh
cry
think
and deeply value the two-way-street
of writing

at first
it is going out there
a thread a wisp of throught
sent out from one soul
by little tapping noises on keys with symbols
a little dance of fingers
a "happy dance" no matter the actual words
happy even in sadness
because there is a destination
of another soul's heart

a conversation
simply by clicking
publish post
and
comment...
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last night I began re-reading
"The Art of Happiness"
by the Dalai Lama

I never had finished it
before it ended up in the black hole
of a closet

it resurfaced
in a timely manner

this morning on our way to school
anticipating a huge winter storm that
is upon us tomorrow
I mentioned to Bryan about starting the book
once again

he was reminded of a quote that came from
a movie we recently caught just the end of
7 years in Tibet
with Missouri's own Brad Pitt

Bryan remembered and now I can't recall
the words clearly enough...
it was about "worrying" and was so perfect...
rather than be my old frustrated self
I am going to smile
and say that this conversation
will continue

I will be picking Bryan up
at 3:00
we will talk more
as we always do...

Bryan, what was that quote?
ah, yes, thank you...

4 comments:

  1. Dear Gloria,

    It's so wonderful to hear your words again. I know this blog is just for you, so no pressure, but I love it. I can hear your voice and heart clearly across the miles...

    In regards to hoarding, don't worry. You and I, my dear, are definitely collectors - not hoarders. :o)

    Love,
    Melody

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  2. Love that film!

    "We have a saying in Tibet: If a problem can be solved there is no use worrying about it. If it can't be solved, worrying will do no good."

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  3. That is the quote... THANKS SO MUCH!
    and Bryan had it - you two are a team.

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