Monday, October 3
I returned late last night from a fun get-away to San Francisco with my old friend, Goelzie. Although the trip was a little different than the old days of traipsing around on bike or foot, it was equally enjoyable and insightful.
The time with the millennium-aged crew – Nick, Cassidy, Diana & their friends – was marvelous. Their youthful exuberance, optimism, interesting and thoughtful perspectives and downright intelligence was captivating and refreshing. I cannot fully explain how good it felt to be around these wonderful people. It’s more than feeling that our world will be in good hands as these folks mature and work themselves into positions of power and influence. When around them, I feel a spirit, a joy, and an energy that lifts me up – significantly more than simply living vicariously through them.
Now the other side: How fortunate I am to have two stellar friendships, which have not only withstood the test of time but have improved and deepened. Goelzie and I have been paling around for 40 years. For over 35 years, Lana and I, dare I say, have been soul mates. What a joy to spend time with both of them. I cannot say enough about the power of shared experiences in these relationships. The depth, the respect and the reciprocal support are so powerful! Growing old together with these soulful connections is like aging as a fine wine. We walk together (instead of run) continuing to appreciate and enjoy the world around us.
I come home tired…………..but extremely grateful. What a fabulous adventure I had sharing time with the young and the (not so) young. I enjoyed it immensely and continue to be thankful of what life continues to offer up to me.