I haven't had the motivation or will to blog lately. But, the house is quiet right now so I'll take the opportunity to share a fun tidbit I found. I've been reading a book a client loaned to me called, "The Magician's Book: A Skeptic's Adventures in Narnia."
The author is not a religious person and she talks about her love of the "Chronicles" despite not being Christian. I'm enjoying seeing things from her perspective. She quoted a bit of "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Reading the passage (quoted below) and her thoughts on this particular part of the story got me thinking (no smart remarks!)
Here's the passage:
"The girl looked up and stared straight into Lucy's face. Neither could speak to the other and in a moment the Sea Girl dropped astern. But Lucy will never forget her face. It did not look frightened or angry like those of the other Sea People. Lucy had liked the girl and she felt certain the girl liked her. In that one moment they had somehow become friends. There does not seem to be much chance of their meeting again in that world or any other. But if ever they do they will rush together with their hands held out."
You might think it odd that this passage struck me, but let me explain. We live in a world now where a lot of our communication is via internet, texting, etc. I love the fact that blogging and facebook have reconnected me with so many old friends. Many of the people I communicate with through these two tools I've had long relationships with. Others - not so much. Regardless, even though I will never see some of you in person again in my lifetime, I know that if I do happen to get that chance, it will be a happy, comfortable meeting between friends.
Children are great at making friends instantly. As we grow older we kind of lose that ability. As adults we seek for too much information in the people we are meeting. Sometimes this is a necessary thing, but other times we get too curious. The nice thing about blogging and facebook is that we get to know, and remember in some cases, just the good things about people . . . for the most part! We tend to be more forgiving and more accepting. Curiously.
Soooo, in my deep thoughts and "Jack Handy" moments :) I'm thinking of the warm fuzzies you all bring to me.
On that note, I want to remind you that phone calls and face to face reunions should not be forgotten and replaced by texting, facebook and blogspot!! Love the ones you're with and cherish the ones you know! Give hugs to your loved ones and write a good, old-fashioned letter every now and again. You'd be surprised how much love you can send in a little envelope worth 50 (!) cents!
The author is not a religious person and she talks about her love of the "Chronicles" despite not being Christian. I'm enjoying seeing things from her perspective. She quoted a bit of "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader". Reading the passage (quoted below) and her thoughts on this particular part of the story got me thinking (no smart remarks!)
Here's the passage:
"The girl looked up and stared straight into Lucy's face. Neither could speak to the other and in a moment the Sea Girl dropped astern. But Lucy will never forget her face. It did not look frightened or angry like those of the other Sea People. Lucy had liked the girl and she felt certain the girl liked her. In that one moment they had somehow become friends. There does not seem to be much chance of their meeting again in that world or any other. But if ever they do they will rush together with their hands held out."
You might think it odd that this passage struck me, but let me explain. We live in a world now where a lot of our communication is via internet, texting, etc. I love the fact that blogging and facebook have reconnected me with so many old friends. Many of the people I communicate with through these two tools I've had long relationships with. Others - not so much. Regardless, even though I will never see some of you in person again in my lifetime, I know that if I do happen to get that chance, it will be a happy, comfortable meeting between friends.
Children are great at making friends instantly. As we grow older we kind of lose that ability. As adults we seek for too much information in the people we are meeting. Sometimes this is a necessary thing, but other times we get too curious. The nice thing about blogging and facebook is that we get to know, and remember in some cases, just the good things about people . . . for the most part! We tend to be more forgiving and more accepting. Curiously.
Soooo, in my deep thoughts and "Jack Handy" moments :) I'm thinking of the warm fuzzies you all bring to me.
On that note, I want to remind you that phone calls and face to face reunions should not be forgotten and replaced by texting, facebook and blogspot!! Love the ones you're with and cherish the ones you know! Give hugs to your loved ones and write a good, old-fashioned letter every now and again. You'd be surprised how much love you can send in a little envelope worth 50 (!) cents!
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