Gift of Friendship

In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, for in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. ~ Kahlil Gibran

There is a scene in the movie, It’s Complicated, that I absolutely loved. The women friends are sitting around and the confession comes but sentences are not finished and yet slowly, each person knows what was meant. Close friendships are like that, especially amongst women. You don’t always have to finish your thoughts before the other person knows exactly what you are saying. I am blessed with groups of women friends who I adore. Tonight was one of those gatherings with two women where the conversation flowed easily and the laughter even more so. Until this past year, we were a group of four. One of us passed away in the spring. This was only the second gathering without her. This particular group is multi-generational and I love that because we glean wisdom from each other. I value my women friends and the depth of the relationships I have. Whether it is reconnecting with women I went to elementary school with, interpreting colleagues, church buddies, or other connections, I often find my centre there. Tonight, we shared a meal, laughed (until we cried at one point), checked in on how life was unfolding, shared dreams, and affirmed each other on our paths. I had had a long day but this encounter did make my heart find its morning and refresh my soul. Women….such a gift to one another.

Peace,

Suzanne