You have tapped into such a common experience and have done it so well. I once reluctantly attended a meeting of new members in our local “Villages” group, older folks who wanted to stay in their homes but needed some help in day to day living. I anticipated a group of sad old people. The organizer of the meeting suggested we each tell of the favorite place we lived in our past lives. The tales told were rich and varied and sparkled with good cheer, and I came away with warm feelings and a new optimism. Listening to people’s stories like this should be a goal we seek in making new friends into “old” friends.
This is such a tribute to you as a writer and reader of others' stories, John. They add, not just to the richness of our current lives, but to the gold we have already lived and can share.
You have tapped into such a common experience and have done it so well. I once reluctantly attended a meeting of new members in our local “Villages” group, older folks who wanted to stay in their homes but needed some help in day to day living. I anticipated a group of sad old people. The organizer of the meeting suggested we each tell of the favorite place we lived in our past lives. The tales told were rich and varied and sparkled with good cheer, and I came away with warm feelings and a new optimism. Listening to people’s stories like this should be a goal we seek in making new friends into “old” friends.
Inspiring!
This is such a tribute to you as a writer and reader of others' stories, John. They add, not just to the richness of our current lives, but to the gold we have already lived and can share.