The dancers on my stage.
They make pretty entrances.
Shamelessly, they show off their pirouettes and bow to the front of the stage.
I applause, giving a standing ovation watching quietly as they rush off stage.
They must be in a hurry for the next audition.
I will never take for granted life in San Diego.
I don't care to leave either.
Don't get me wrong, I do have unprecedented dreams of travel.
It may be overrated to say so but the world truly works in strange ways.
I am beginning to realize more and more that I am the master of my negative emotions. Controlled, I can accomplish and achieve more than I can possibly fathom.
Is it okay for me to be mad at you World?
If not, then may I ask for permission to feel sorry for myself?
Neither?
Ok then I shall press on.
"Here they teach that much of existence amounts only to misery; that misery is caused by desire; therefore, if desire is eliminated, then misery will be eliminated. Now, that is true enough, as far as it goes. There is plenty of misery in the world, all right, but there is ample pleasure, as well. If a person forswears pleasure in order to avoid misery, what has he gained? A life with neither misery nor pleasure is an empty, neutral existence. To actively seek nothingness is worse than defeat; it is surrender; craven, chickenhearted, dishonorable surrender."
Tom Robbins, Jitterbug Perfume. pg 96
Some people have friends.
Some people have good friends.
If you are lucky enough, you might even have a best friend.
Now let us briefly examine the phrase "best friend."
Anyone lucky enough to have a friend like mine can most likely relate to what I am saying. Personally, my best friend knows me better than I know myself. My best friend laughs because she knows exactly what is going through my head at any given time. I am fortunate to know someone whom I could spend hours doing absolutely nothing with, yet somehow have fun along the way.
True friends are rare. I love my best friend and she knows it; that is what matters to me. Knowing she is happy bring me joy, and I say that with the utmost sincerity.
Friendship is quite a beautiful bond which I am genuinely grateful to have.
"Friendship is one mind in two bodies."- Mencius
