tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671350353417591911.post1931353479232590556..comments2023-03-23T08:54:55.052-05:00Comments on Conversations Along the Way...: Figuring Out Life with Othersbrian jeansonnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15068158296198923862noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671350353417591911.post-89471060882620543982011-12-23T09:20:35.221-06:002011-12-23T09:20:35.221-06:00I think it is so easy to think of certain areas of...I think it is so easy to think of certain areas of life such as relationships as being "organic" and thus not requiring much structure or work. But the truth is that anything that is to grow requires cultivation, pulling weeds, light, nourishment. I would apply these to relationships as well. Though relationships are organic they require priority, time, and resources. But the fruit of well-cared for relationships is truly worth the investment. Good post.Crispin Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04939288667275705420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671350353417591911.post-66195087964965825352011-12-15T16:27:59.050-06:002011-12-15T16:27:59.050-06:00I think in order to have relationships you need to...I think in order to have relationships you need to be flexible and sometimes a bit spontaneous. Some of the best memories I have with friends were not planned..they were things we did or experienced together on a whim :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459550509120622155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671350353417591911.post-9626832735356692622011-12-14T21:51:42.764-06:002011-12-14T21:51:42.764-06:00I really like the part about showing your calendar...I really like the part about showing your calendar and checkbook....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459550509120622155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671350353417591911.post-61764032385374677502011-12-14T10:29:47.228-06:002011-12-14T10:29:47.228-06:00Most excellent. Certainly I would not remove any o...Most excellent. Certainly I would not remove any of these that you listed, and think LM's post is most appropriate. <br />As I read your list, I felt that in some ways they were kind of a subheading of the one that emphasized making relationships a priority. The bottom line is that if something is important to us, we make time for it. <br />I, too, have gone though the cycles of trust and relationships/friendships that have gone down the toilet and leave me wondering, was it really worth it? I've slowly, very slowly, come to the opinion that yes, even the pain of failed relationships/friendships has value. It just takes time to work through it I'm afraid - at least it did/does for me. But,I'm getting better at it every day. A work in progress for sure. And I like your analogy of knowing what is important in one's life by looking at one's calendar and checkbook. It's very true. Words are (or can be) cheap. If you really want to know what's important to yourself, analyze where you spend your time and money. That's where the rubber meets the road. Thanks Brian. TAPi Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501399272340789249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671350353417591911.post-52389327082336497332011-12-14T08:14:19.106-06:002011-12-14T08:14:19.106-06:00That's really cool, Laurie. While I was out th...That's really cool, Laurie. While I was out thinking this morning, I realized that I could probably add a hundred more things to the list of what's involved in relationships. But based on what you have just written....may hope, forgiveness, love and compassion would sum it up well.<br /><br />I needed that. Thanks.brian jeansonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068158296198923862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671350353417591911.post-8281463500633764582011-12-14T07:21:31.481-06:002011-12-14T07:21:31.481-06:00A friend posted this on Facebook this morning. I a...A friend posted this on Facebook this morning. I am working on this. I am terribly hard on myself and on others, too.<br /><br />As you give during this season give the gifts people really need like forgiveness, hope, compassion... Think about it. Love is something we can all afford to give.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913240698925025195noreply@blogger.com