it's the same and it isn't

I see others with eyes of a new understanding sometimes

I see myself with less understanding more often than ever

I fear wisdom escapes me, I am learning that knowledge gained, whether used or unused is nothing special - and changes little that matters to me, whereas heart given changes things in a most unpredictable but effective way - I try to learn always - but I am trying to get out of my own way

I am learning that others must make their own choices - that the only real aid one may give is to love them, and to give them a bit of space to learn they are worthy of love, and hopefully - to start to love themselves

as for me

my children are *wonderful* [link]

my house - a haven and an anchor both - is no longer mine

my job - overwhelmingly satisfying

my friends - I have had some new ones come and some old ones are gone - some of both forever

some old friends share with me a deeper understanding of what our friendship is, and how ours just is and will be what it is

flap-dip-dip-flap-flap time, holds no sway on love my beloved - still is my beloved

Reiki is more a part of me than I ever thought it would be,
I still practice daily, some more than others

my writing - I don't share it very often usually only when I know it is generic I still write though

my photography is much better (so is my son's)

my painting / drawing? I do not have time to indulge that need - I do not know when I will

and I are in a very satisfying and loving relationship - a truly wise woman

I'm good

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this weeks observation:

I have noticed
a particular kinship
that crosses
race, age, gender,
it knows
no embarrassment
no shame
no past
it has a recognition of
shared circumstance
shared future
in the faces of people at
the payday loan express

be well my friends