Some people don’t like to share their cancer story
I understand that
It’s a personal matter
And often not easy to talk about
But for me, it has been the cause of
Connecting with old friends
And receiving a lot of support and love
It’s hard to be vulnerable
Less than perfect
But revealing our vulnerability has many rewards
We get everyone’s love and support
And their prayers for healing
We can connect to others on a deeper level
It’s a win win in my opinion
But it took some years for me to be this open
With my challenges in life
I had to learn to trust
To know that others will only give me their unconditional love
I had to understand the value of community
Of reaching out
And I’m so grateful for all of your love
January 27th, 2023
Tag Archive | friendship
My bead necklace
It’s a handmade necklace made of Amazonite, Gladstone and Honey Clacite beads
The Honey Calcite beads are translucent and in shades of yellow and orange
Exactly how you would expect them to be
They are believed to increase confidence and courage
And assist in overcoming obstacles
The Amazonite beads are opaque and in shades of light green
They dispel negative energy and calm the nervous system
And help in maintaining good health
The Gladstone beads come in different shades
Mine glitter and are a dark goldish colour
These beads are said to have healing powers and call your spirit into serenity
But the most special aspect of this necklace
Is the love that went into creating it
The thoughtfulness
The generosity
The caring
It is a gift from a kindhearted soul
Who is concerned about my well being
Time and creativity and positive energy
Have gone into making it
And a lot of goodwill
Those things by themselves bring me joy and healing
January 16th, 2023
Bonds that bind 2
These bonds of friendship criss cross the world
Borders can’t stop us now
Distance has lost its meaning
Air travel somewhat unnecessary
And then at a click of a link
I find myself with my dear friends
Friends I would not have gotten to know
If it was not for the internet
We sit in our homes
In different time zones
And talk about matters
That are important to us
We exchange ideas
We smile and laugh
It’s amazing what the World Wide Web
Has done for us
In the age of Covid and social distancing
Zoom and other platforms have come to our rescue
Can’t imagine life without them now
Sometimes I interact with people who live in other countries
More than people who live in mine
These international bonds have enriched my life
Without them these days, I would feel lost
September 26th, 2020
Our group
Why do I spend so much of my time
With my friends around the world
On our WhatsApp group or on Zoom?
Why do I try to read every post?
Why have I done that for the past five years without fail?
OK, during two trips I was delinquent
There is a bond that connects us that goes far back in time
New bonds have been created in recent years
The space in which we meet is a positive one
With words of wisdom
With poetry and song
With artistic photographs
With chit chat of good friends
With laughter and joy
Why would I not want to go back?
In this world full of challenges
We need these kind of spaces
Safe spaces
Kind spaces
Happy spaces
Where we can express ourselves
Widen our horizons
Learn new things
Or simply be with our friends
So much love and effort
Has been put in this space over the years
It’s like a building that has been built
A fortress
A fortress to keep us safe during difficult times
This fortress is made of love
August 9th, 2020
ps: This group of friends is made of over one hundred classmates who went to high school together is the late 1970’s in Iran. Now, we live all over the world, spending time together in the virtual world, as well as coming together in person.
Journey within
We can live life on the surface
Or we can go deeper within our consciousness
And discover the gems of mystery that exist in us
Gems that need to be polished to shine
Gems that won’t buy us material things
But will enrich our spiritual life
We need to go deeper
We need to see with our inner eye
Our reality, which is most glorious
A reality that has been fashioned
To love and serve and create and contemplate
And we need to see the oneness
That exists in the world of being
And the unity that is at the core of us
The vastness that is available to us
The heights to which our spirit can climb
If we journey deep within us
July 21st, 2020
Coloring our lives
The things that give color to our lives
During gray days, are:
Friendship with people who lift us up and inspire us
People whose positive energy can be felt
People who make us smile
Creating art
Getting lost in the act of creation
And forgetting all else
Listening to music which is
“The ladder of the soul”
Prayer and meditation
Going to that unknowable place
We all come from
And basking in its light and warmth
Being helpful to others
Why is it that when we do that
We smile and feel joy in our hearts?
Spending time in nature
The vast creation that surrounds us
Marveling at its beauty and grandeur
Traveling
Finding ourselves in new places
With new people
Who may see things differently from us
Recalibrating how we see the world
I’m sure there are other things that
Color our lives
These are only a few that come to mind
December 7th, 2019
Storms
One storm is over
Another one is on the horizon
It’s not clear how bad this storm will be
Early indications say
That it won’t be severe
But forecasting these things is not easy
And if it wasn’t this storm
There would be another one
Life is like this
So, we need to build our homes well
So they can protect us
Faith, good friends, patience and perseverance
Optimism and hopefulness
Are good building material
October 9th, 2019
Chit chat
Chit chat
But interesting chit chat
Consequential chit chat
Stimulating chit chat
We talk about art
We talk about books
We talk about projects
We talk about what’s going on in our lives
We talk about the deeper questions we have
We share with each other our goals
Our dreams
Our concerns
We share with each other
Our present, future and past
Lively conversations
Ones which leave me heard and understood
Ones that guide me and help me develop my plans
These are the kind of conversations
I have with my dear friend, Elaheh
They are not just any kind of chit chat
April 24th, 2019
Bonds that bind
Another connection
Another bond of friendship
The fruit of us being together
So many years ago
In the beautiful city of Shiraz
Shiraz, from where some of us scattered
Around the world
Each going on a journey of self discovery
And now we come together
Having experienced life
With its ups and downs
Its joys and sorrows
We come together
With increased understanding
And renew and strengthen
These bonds
That were formed so many years ago
March 17th
With Farideh and Payam
Web of love 2
Words and ideas
Crisscross the world
At the speed of lightening
Words about how we feel
The challenges we’ve had
The insights we’ve gleaned
Developing friendships
Expanding friendships
That’s what we do
Technology has brought us together
This was impossible
Ten years ago
We come together daily
Make each other laugh and think
We shower each other with praise
Wash the dust off our spirits
We are spinning a web of love
Across the world
Connecting our hearts
We are helping each other grow
February 23rd, 2019