Overwhelmed
So, M and I are going to host a little party with a little ceremonial promise discussion. We have a very small list of the people in our world who represent the best society and civilization has to offer us. Close family, who have supported and grown with us all our lives. A few friends who have shared in our relationship. The people from whom we have learned the most about how to be the kind of progress in humanity we want to support.
Now, as important as this little shindig is to us, as an Event, there's really not much of a draw. There will be fun people and happy times, but its a long way away for about a third of our list and traveling is difficult and expensive and we're holding it on a Friday night, so there's vacation time involved. We won't feel any less loved if people can't come.
Which is why I am completely bowled over with surprise and deep gratitude whenever someone says that they will do what they need to in order to be present. In order to stand in solidarity with us and bear witness to our promise to them. I get completely filled with this sense of humble honor. I am so grateful for the wonderful people who fill my life.
There are some people on the list who it is pretty easy for them to show up, they live in the area, they're close family, nothing else of importance is going to get in the way. We appreciate these. There are some who will have to make an effort, miss work or school, travel long distances and generally put up with rigamarole. I am surprised and grateful that this list is as long as it is. There are a few invitations that we are sending out because the people they are going to need to be invited, but I have had little hope of them actually being able to clear their schedule and make it all the way out to Philly.
In at least one case, I was informed this morning that I was wrong. I am deeply honored and deeply grateful. Whatever else goes on, I am reminded that what is important and good is unavoidable.
Now, as important as this little shindig is to us, as an Event, there's really not much of a draw. There will be fun people and happy times, but its a long way away for about a third of our list and traveling is difficult and expensive and we're holding it on a Friday night, so there's vacation time involved. We won't feel any less loved if people can't come.
Which is why I am completely bowled over with surprise and deep gratitude whenever someone says that they will do what they need to in order to be present. In order to stand in solidarity with us and bear witness to our promise to them. I get completely filled with this sense of humble honor. I am so grateful for the wonderful people who fill my life.
There are some people on the list who it is pretty easy for them to show up, they live in the area, they're close family, nothing else of importance is going to get in the way. We appreciate these. There are some who will have to make an effort, miss work or school, travel long distances and generally put up with rigamarole. I am surprised and grateful that this list is as long as it is. There are a few invitations that we are sending out because the people they are going to need to be invited, but I have had little hope of them actually being able to clear their schedule and make it all the way out to Philly.
In at least one case, I was informed this morning that I was wrong. I am deeply honored and deeply grateful. Whatever else goes on, I am reminded that what is important and good is unavoidable.