Friendship is a sheltering tree
I'm recovering from my bout with colds (sniffle sniffle), but I'm now feeling well enought that I said yes to a friend's invitation to play our fave sport. Will be going to the gym prior to the game as I have a goal (see 11-30-04 entry) to reach and a deadline that goes with it.
I cried again last night, but a good and moderately long talk with my friend, S helped tremendously. I feel much MUCH better now. It's just swell to know that I have real friends that genuinely care about me. Ugh, thinking about my chat with S last night is starting to make me feel all mushy again.
Must resist. As the samurai code teaches: "Control your emotions or your emotions will control you."
It's quite obvious that my family loves me. It's strange how they seem to know when a member is upset and they all silently conspire to make you feel better by being extra nice. The fact that they don't ask any personal questions is a most agreeable bonus.
3 weeks into the recovery process: Hit a road bump. Progress adversely affected. Jolt from the bump made me realize my mistakes in handling heartache. Again, moving inexorably on towards getting better.
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I just suddenly remembered this line from an old card game I used to play called, "Magic: The Gathering." Too bad I can't recall exactly which card contained this quote.
"The willow knows what the storm does not; that the power to endure harm far exceeds the power to cause it."
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