The aftermath of my mom's death has left me with a variety of thoughts and reflections. About life, about her and most importantly about myself
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"I think we're similar creatures in more than a few ways."
I quite agree... I think one of the greatest lessons learned from my mom is that similarities between people arise from personalities and ways of being and thinking about things. They transcend the details of specific interests/viewpoints, etc. I sometimes wish more people would see this -- I find myself looking for what common ground I have with others, because it helps me to love and appreciate what is different, and the differences have a way of bringing me closer, then. I think it is much to easy to become focused on superficial differences and make judgments about people because of these, and it saddens me to see people do this over and over again, and in doing so, miss out on having really wonderful people and friendships and experiences in their lives.
Also (and unrelated!): Have fun in Tahoe. :-) I tried snowboarding for exactly the same reason when I went with my presently ex-boyfriend earlier this month. 'Twas fun. But head to toe soreness the following day. Hee.
I quite agree... I think one of the greatest lessons learned from my mom is that similarities between people arise from personalities and ways of being and thinking about things. They transcend the details of specific interests/viewpoints, etc. I sometimes wish more people would see this -- I find myself looking for what common ground I have with others, because it helps me to love and appreciate what is different, and the differences have a way of bringing me closer, then. I think it is much to easy to become focused on superficial differences and make judgments about people because of these, and it saddens me to see people do this over and over again, and in doing so, miss out on having really wonderful people and friendships and experiences in their lives.
Also (and unrelated!): Have fun in Tahoe. :-) I tried snowboarding for exactly the same reason when I went with my presently ex-boyfriend earlier this month. 'Twas fun. But head to toe soreness the following day. Hee.
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