Healing, consoling, love creates light beneath her feet. She clarifies, she simplifies. – Charles Wagner
I spent the evening with a group of friends. We chatted and laughed and even teared up a bit. These are true friends – the kind who will be there when you need them. If you’ve read my recent posts, you know that I’m digging into the things that brought about an internal shift in me towards a simpler life. Certainly one of these is a deeper connection with others.
This group of ladies epitomizes connection. We are able to drop any pretense and be real with each other. It’s a rare bond, but I don’t think it has to be that rare. It just requires a willingness to be open and vulnerable. A big ask, but the payoff has been worth it for me as our bond of trust, support, and love has grown over the years.
The art of living is to know how to give one’s life. – Charles Wagner
How does friendship lead to simplicity? Regular interaction with these women reminds me of what is important in life. Their generosity compels me to want to give of myself more. I don’t really want to spend time with them shopping. I’d rather sit with them, look into their eyes, and hear their stories.
I find that nothing connects me to my purpose more than truly holding space for another human being to be exactly who they are. My sincere desire is to be a person free from judgment with open arms and an open heart. I fail often, but the more I engage with others, the closer I get to the person I want to be. And – as a friend of mine reminds me – the more I give, the more I receive. And that is simply beautiful.