For the restless spirit!

I have been thinking .... about people within my "inner circle" ....and trying to identify what defines my "connect" with them? This was triggered recently by a question I was asked - what makes a connect "precious"? I pondered a bit before answering .... and then let it spill, gushing out my thoughts....and in the process realized that it's actually quite difficult to define what or how you connect to people that you do. Choices? Chemistry? Physical proximity? Living together? Working together? Thinking alike? What's important? What makes a relationship tick? One could be miles apart within a relationship and yet remain strongly bonded, especially using technology these days - as I was with my mom! Through the smartphone, she was a part of my every day, lovingly and even grudgingly, but she lived my life through this technology "connect" in recent times. Much more than she connected with people physically close to her... Yet s...

Yes, I have these moments ..... like any one else..... a lot more nowadays, as I get older... had  one this evening.... but then I have always been a bit of an emotional fool! Like a few others, I think far too much than I should .....about things both necessary and silly  .....and sometimes it makes me end up like this dear old fat cat !! But then, I also have my armor, my tools .... to deal with these kind of moments....to get the spring back into my steps.  And I think we all should .... know what our tricks are to beat what they call "the blues".  It's quite natural to feel low...you are human, after all, some more than others....and people, things, situations, news or likewise, may get you down. Acknowledge that, as I do.....shed a tear or two, as I do....but the trick is not to let it overtake you, overwhelm you for too long.  Keep a repertoire of tools and armor at the back of your mind...... know them well and trust them .... then reach for ...