I don't believe in long-distance relationships, since the whole point of a relationship is to face life's ups and downs together.
On the other hand, I highly recommend long distance friendships. I have several friends who live outside of the area who have been key to my support system.
Rather than sharing meals or drinks, these friendships are built on phone calls and e-mails. The communications is a string of stories traded back and forth. These long-distance relationships focus on story telling, which can very effective therapy for life's ups and downs.
Also, the long distance relationships also make it unnecessary to see my other friends all the time. Sure, I am always up for spending time with people, but I no longer see any one friend on a weekly basis. In fact, I prefer to catch up with friends once a month or so. In the meantime, I am off to live and create some stories.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Thursday, October 05, 2006
spirit
Went to dinner at a friend's house. She was someone I met through the Chamber of Commerce for work. This is a woman who is so energetic and full of life. Besides her business saviness, she also paints and has the most beautiful garden.
Last night, I met her husband for the first time, and he is also very similar in his optimism and good humor.
The couple just returned from his 30th college reunion. While looking at the pictures from that event, I noted something that everyone at the reunion also noticed, the husband looks 15 years younger than everyone else in the class. You can tell where he was in the pictures, because his youthfulness made him look out of place.
His theory is that he doesn't worry, but I know it's something more. Both the husband and wife have very strong spirits. The spirit is also the most important component of the body, mind and spirit.
Just as one exercises to strength the body and reads to enrich the mind, the spirit needs constant attention. The spirit is our creative selves. Laughter, the arts and human connection are the fuels for the spirit.
Anytime you combine activities that can lift and spirit as well as enrich the body or the mind, then it's even more dynamic. Dancing and teaching are good examples of activites that not only boost the body or the mind, but also nurture the spirit.
I feel quite lucky that my life is filled with people and activities that allow my spirit to be strong. My life's work will be to collect the endless inspirations for the spirit.
Last night, I met her husband for the first time, and he is also very similar in his optimism and good humor.
The couple just returned from his 30th college reunion. While looking at the pictures from that event, I noted something that everyone at the reunion also noticed, the husband looks 15 years younger than everyone else in the class. You can tell where he was in the pictures, because his youthfulness made him look out of place.
His theory is that he doesn't worry, but I know it's something more. Both the husband and wife have very strong spirits. The spirit is also the most important component of the body, mind and spirit.
Just as one exercises to strength the body and reads to enrich the mind, the spirit needs constant attention. The spirit is our creative selves. Laughter, the arts and human connection are the fuels for the spirit.
Anytime you combine activities that can lift and spirit as well as enrich the body or the mind, then it's even more dynamic. Dancing and teaching are good examples of activites that not only boost the body or the mind, but also nurture the spirit.
I feel quite lucky that my life is filled with people and activities that allow my spirit to be strong. My life's work will be to collect the endless inspirations for the spirit.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
risk it all
I asked my uncle for raise today, and the same results as with asking the chairman: the runaround.
It's time for me to plan the exit strategy. I am at the company because I love my work, but I cannot work with people who don't value its people.
Just like losing my wallet, I have a clear sense of what I have to do next. It's good to have these ups and downs to move me toward my destiny...
It's time for me to plan the exit strategy. I am at the company because I love my work, but I cannot work with people who don't value its people.
Just like losing my wallet, I have a clear sense of what I have to do next. It's good to have these ups and downs to move me toward my destiny...
Monday, October 02, 2006
sincere thanks
To the security crew who directed me when the airline counter staff was all gone,
To the shuttle driver who got me from Terminal 3 to Terminal 7 at LAX in 3 minutes,
To the United counter people who called every airline near where I lost my wallet,
To the LAPD who was so polite and reassuring while writing out my report,
To the friend who picked me up and then woke up 6 hours later to bring me back to the airport,
To the counter person who waived my $100 standby ticket fee,
To the parking structure manager whose creativity allowed me to have my car back w/only $20,
Big thanks.
15 hours later, the only things taken from me were $15 and three replaceable ID and credit cards and good as new. Life is good when one is tested and is barely bruised. Thanks to all who made it a great weekend.
To the shuttle driver who got me from Terminal 3 to Terminal 7 at LAX in 3 minutes,
To the United counter people who called every airline near where I lost my wallet,
To the LAPD who was so polite and reassuring while writing out my report,
To the friend who picked me up and then woke up 6 hours later to bring me back to the airport,
To the counter person who waived my $100 standby ticket fee,
To the parking structure manager whose creativity allowed me to have my car back w/only $20,
Big thanks.
15 hours later, the only things taken from me were $15 and three replaceable ID and credit cards and good as new. Life is good when one is tested and is barely bruised. Thanks to all who made it a great weekend.
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