I think of you as a shining person. You are so rooted in your spiritual life, and so dedicated to living by its light, and it shows -- even in a relationship that is entirely online.
You are persistent, and although you sometimes get tired and frustrated (with excellent cause!) I can't remember you lapsing into whining or victim attitude. You manage to maintain a sense of perspective, of humor, of hope, of dogged see-it-through persistence.
The poetry you post brightens my day and brings me back to the Beloved.
I'm sorry we don't live closer to each other. I'm certain I would enjoy spending time with you.
You have tremendous courage, my friend, and a warrior spirit. You have decided to not just survive but to grow and thrive in the face of all that has hurt you, and you are doing it, despite the pain that still threatens to overwhelm you from time to time. I deeply admire you for that, and feel priveleged to be allowed to witness your struggles as well as your triumphs.
You have a great heart, something that is rare and special.
I admire your ruthless honesty, and -- again -- your courage in pursuing the truth and facing it.
I enjoy your sense of humor, and the comics you share.
I would love to come to New York and have you show me around, preferrably with both of us carrying cameras. I would like to learn to see as you see.
Not fishing for compliments, just asking a question: were we going to do a birthday thing at my place on the 17th?
I had thought so, then briefly thought it was already December and panicked, then remembered it wasn't and breathed a sigh of relief, and then remembered December starts tomorrow and cursed the fact that I forgot to buy my new bus pass.
Obviously, I'm slightly ill at the moment and loopy on cold medicine.
It's interesting that I envision myself as a warrior...as what I would like to become, over time. You (and others) see me as one, already.
Thanks for reminding me the aspects of myself which I sometimes feel are not good enough and are boring compared to others--my photography, for instance--are actually valuable and valid parts of whom I was created to be.
How's this: I really like the way you combine non-traditional sensibilities with down-to-earth steadiness and practicality. In fact, that's one of my favorite things about you. It's very difficult to throw you for a loop with a thought or concept, and you mix freely with people from all kinds of generations and cultures -- but you don't lose sight of who you are, where you stand, what you need, and what you need to do to take care of yourself and your family.
I also admire the way you continue to grow, and the way you've adapted to marriage and motherhood, and I'm looking forward to reading (or talking!?!) about the spiritual growth you mentioned in another post.
You already know I love your gallantry, your intellect, your wide-ranging knowledge and interests, and the swashbuckler that's hidden behind the public personna of "mild mannered professor." And you're handsome, and look especially dashing in a kilt. I like that too.
Over the last year or so I've come to treasure your tenderness, your generosity, your patience, and understanding, the last two of which I'm sure I've tried on more than one occasion.
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Date: 2005-12-01 02:17 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-12-01 03:25 am (UTC)You are persistent, and although you sometimes get tired and frustrated (with excellent cause!) I can't remember you lapsing into whining or victim attitude. You manage to maintain a sense of perspective, of humor, of hope, of dogged see-it-through persistence.
The poetry you post brightens my day and brings me back to the Beloved.
I'm sorry we don't live closer to each other. I'm certain I would enjoy spending time with you.
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Date: 2005-12-01 03:43 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-12-01 03:56 am (UTC)You have a great heart, something that is rare and special.
I admire your ruthless honesty, and -- again -- your courage in pursuing the truth and facing it.
I enjoy your sense of humor, and the comics you share.
I would love to come to New York and have you show me around, preferrably with both of us carrying cameras. I would like to learn to see as you see.
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Date: 2005-12-01 04:44 am (UTC)I had thought so, then briefly thought it was already December and panicked, then remembered it wasn't and breathed a sigh of relief, and then remembered December starts tomorrow and cursed the fact that I forgot to buy my new bus pass.
Obviously, I'm slightly ill at the moment and loopy on cold medicine.
So.... what about it?
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Date: 2005-12-01 09:28 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-12-01 01:11 pm (UTC)Thanks for reminding me the aspects of myself which I sometimes feel are not good enough and are boring compared to others--my photography, for instance--are actually valuable and valid parts of whom I was created to be.
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Date: 2005-12-01 02:51 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-12-01 04:34 pm (UTC)Give me a go?
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Date: 2005-12-02 01:20 pm (UTC)If you are having a birthday celebration, I would love to attend. I don't see nearly enough of you and the divine 'Ms. Fury.'
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Date: 2005-12-02 01:21 pm (UTC)I adore your passionate nature: about your studies, about Edinburgh, your lovely Lola, Franklin, fandom, everything!
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Date: 2005-12-02 01:26 pm (UTC)I also admire the way you continue to grow, and the way you've adapted to marriage and motherhood, and I'm looking forward to reading (or talking!?!) about the spiritual growth you mentioned in another post.
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Date: 2005-12-02 01:29 pm (UTC)Over the last year or so I've come to treasure your tenderness, your generosity, your patience, and understanding, the last two of which I'm sure I've tried on more than one occasion.
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Date: 2005-12-02 10:48 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-12-03 06:33 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-12-04 06:41 pm (UTC)