The things that happen

 

There are big news stories about that concern me, the continuing damage in the War in Ukraine and the sickening story around Henry Nowak, a student accused of a racial attack died in handcuffs when in reality he was the victim of a stabbing thanks to actions of bumbling inhumane actions of Hampshire police.

I may write something about that when the situation is much clearer.

No, this week I'm reflecting a bit about those times when in a group you sit in a huddle when one person suggests a topic and you all chip in with an observation or a personal story.

The start is always a bit awkward but someone comes forward, filling that gap saying "I'll start this off" revealing something about them, an event that had happened few of you never knew and you'd ordinarily never talk about.

They're the more confident one in the group, often the one with the suggestion about a place to visit together and that leads to another doing so tossing in a story that nobody new and maybe that person was uncomfortable sharing but they know you're all behind her.

Then another adds a detail and so it goes on for a while as the coffee is drunk and everybody hugs before leaving.

You all feel you've been privileged to know more about each others pasts and feel freer for opening up on your interests and life events.

It wasn't just coffee you had. You took part in a confessional, learning from each other. 

True or False?

This week between somethings like updating a computer program, watching much anime and a deluge of padded envelopes requiring attention, I saw a great inspirational poster I thought I'd share with you all.

I think we all know what sort we need to help us in our lives.
Hugs.

On relationships

Actually in so far as any relationships go, that's very much where I'm at.
I don't care if you're gay, 'straight' or bi or what your gender history may or may not be, the only thing that matters to me is what you have to offer each other as lovers as a friend of yours and that you'll care for each other. End of.

Have a nice day

Well, I know I'm a day or so late getting this out but seeing this got me thinking a bit like you do.
For instance, just who is your friend, how would you separate them from say just the people you work or go college with or say family members?
When it comes to to it even, how do we show our appreciation of what that thing - friendship - is, such as the time we spend with them, the extent to which we go out of our way to help one another?
Have we wished each other a nice day?
It might be me but I think these things do matter no matter what differences there maybe between us and maybe all of us might benefit from thinking more about what we can do for each other as friends.