Today had an assortment of quali-ties. It was a good day, a wonderful day and a sad day, in addition to being a day with loving anticipation.Good: I spent time with an accom-plished writer. He's
sharpening my skills, just by my hanging out with him.
Wonderful: Scribing from the heart was fun. Today, I completed my third poem in three months. I am happy with how it took shape. I look forward to sharing it. It is an acrostic poem in free-verse, both of which I usually don't do, when penning poetry.
I like tinkering with words. Even better, I like making words sing.
Sad: I wrote a letter to someone I've known since I was twelve, saying I was ending our friendship. He was my best man and I was his, when we married. Yep, I let him know I gave up on our friendship, shedding a tear or two as I composed the missive.
Just now, getting in from a full day, I read his reply. He wants our friendship to continue. No can do. What was acceptable no longer is. Most would think he's a nice guy.
You readers know me by now. I need more than superficiality. I deeply engage with my friends. This guy is too busy. I wrote that the world doesn't revolve around me. I know that. The infrequency of our times together was not acceptable.
We get what we tolerate.
Anticipation: I will visit with someone in the next few days. I look forward to our time together. We'll chat, using Skype.
Gratitudes:
1. I'm happy I voiced my disappointment with the long-term friend mentioned above.
2. I'm writing a series of articles on the subject of acceptance. This subject is what allows us to have emotional health. I look forward to helping others have greater understanding with this subject. Acceptance relates to the affective, not cognitive part of us.
3. I had a delightful time meeting with friends tonight. The honesty, vulnerability and emotions expressed were healing.
How About You?
What are three things that you thankful for?
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