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Went for coffee yesterday with an old friend. It was uncomfortable at first, seeing this person who is part of my past. But, as the minutes ticked by and we got over the, "So how are you?" bullshit we fell into this really comfortable, familiar conversation rhythm. We talked about everything and nothing. Just like old times.
Near the end of our visit our talk turned to the idea of soul mates or finding true love with "the one". I've never believed in the concept of there being one person in this world who is uniquely fitted to each of us. I believe that relationships are built, not that they just magically happen with the "right" person; I think a soul mate is an impossible ideal to live up to. My friend on the other hand, does believe in the concept of soul mates, and furthermore believes that they have already met and lost their one true love.
So, we ended our visit on this bizarre note. Me thinking about how much life and opportunity my friend is shutting out and my friend thinking that I'm insensitive and callous for not seeing the tragedy of their situation. I think its' going to be a long time before we see each other again.
Near the end of our visit our talk turned to the idea of soul mates or finding true love with "the one". I've never believed in the concept of there being one person in this world who is uniquely fitted to each of us. I believe that relationships are built, not that they just magically happen with the "right" person; I think a soul mate is an impossible ideal to live up to. My friend on the other hand, does believe in the concept of soul mates, and furthermore believes that they have already met and lost their one true love.
So, we ended our visit on this bizarre note. Me thinking about how much life and opportunity my friend is shutting out and my friend thinking that I'm insensitive and callous for not seeing the tragedy of their situation. I think its' going to be a long time before we see each other again.
posted by wattlebla at 07:25
2 Comments:
interesting. i think you and i have had this conversation many times. i still think i lean towards the "one". i think i'm battleing that question as i speak. i'm not sure which one is winning though. i was feeling totaly uninspired about writing or anything for that matter. till i read your blog for today.
what is with good jenny bad jenny at the bottom of the script.
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