Weekword: Friendship

A few weeks ago, we're sitting at the table and The Kid turns to me with a scrunched up nose...

Son: "Why don't you have friends?"

Me: "What do you mean?"

Son: "You never hang out or go out with anyone."

Me (amused): "What do I need friends for? I'll hang out with you."

Son (frustrated): "Forget it. You really need to get a life, Ma."

Me (highly amused): "I have friends. The artists. The bloggers."

Son: "Did you ever wonder why your only friends are out of state?"

Hmmm....he got me there.

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My dear friend John invited me to take part in this week's word, Friendship. 

Considering the invitation came the morning after my birthday 

and I was still feeling the love from all the blog and Facebook greetings

I thought it was a perfect word

I can easily say I've never experienced friendships like those I've made online

Some, like my son, might find that rather pathetic

But considering I've always felt like an outsider, 

made to feel like something was wrong with me,

- well this connection to like-minded individuals just rocks

turns out I have alot in common with others

and through those friendships, I continue to grow in my quest

But John spoke of another friendship

that between our own spirit and mind/body

And it occurred to me that in learning to open myself to you

I have also begun to learn to open myself to me

It's hard work being friends with myself

But in learning to do so

I suspect all other things will begin to fall into place

Like self-love, self-respect...

because in becoming my best friend

I forge a solid connection between my physical and ethereal self

and in doing so have more to give to those around me

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What a good way to begin the Artists Way