Celebrating our differences

Each of us brings to our life a unique temperament and style. This is our special gift to the world.
How monotonous it would be if we all expressed ourselves in readily predictable ways. Differences in ourselves, is the spice of human behavior that makes us so fascinating to each other. Some of us charge boldly through life taking risks; others choose to play it very safe.

Some of us are eager for social interactions; others are more satisfied being alone. Some are spontaneous; others are planned. Some approach each day with gusto; others are cautious. Some are perfectionists; others are less exacting with thier outcomes.

In love then, we need to become acutely aware of these differences, and be sincerely careful not to force our values upon those who we choose to love, within whom we see, different behaviors. Our loving another should always makes room for everyone.As long as we remain open to differences, we are constantly enriched. There are as many approaches to life as there are various peoples in this world of ours. The more of these uniqulely different ways we can come to understand and accept, the more full, complete, enriching, and loving our love thus becomes.

The French say, "Vive la difference." Love echoes that phrase boldy! Love and Patience.

Love from the Heartland

A Friend………..

Accepts you as you are
Believes in You
Calls just to say Hi
Doesn’t give up on you

Envisions the whole of you
Forgives your mistakes
Gives unconditionally
Helps you willingly

Invites you over
Just to be with you
Keeps you close at heart
Loves you for who you are
Makes a difference in your life

Never judges you
Offer you real support
Picks you up (emotionally too)
Quiets your fears
Raises your spirits

Says nice things about you
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it most
Understands you
Values you

Walks beside you
X-plains things you didn’t understand
Yells when you won’t listen
Zaps you back to reality

The Wind and I

Last night in my dreams, The wind came to see me.
Thinking as I do about you, Wondering maybe more than I should,
He showed me some of the reasons why You are as you appear to me!

As I rose up in his arms,
He took me into your valley and allowed me to tickle you with a gentle breeze,
and you what, you smiled sweetly, I almost wept openly.

After I drifted past you and back into the sky,
I could see your days unfolded before you, and I just had to sigh!

You, unlike the wind, are often tufted and turned by the whims and needs of others.
Pulled and prodded this way and that for the sake of someone else’s pleasure..........
sorry for this, truly I am baby.

This day then, tomorrow even, and every new day that you know of me,
Please think of my as a Sunny little Island waiting just for you.
A place of your calm and resting breezes, not another person who needs your attention,
But a one who's attention you already have.