A long standing relationship over a very short time

There are some people who are long standing friends and relationships and then I have some that have just entered and make a profound impact. It is amazing when you come across someone who has depth of perspective. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Amanda Wong (over the last little while) and it is like we have known each other for a long time. I shared with Amanda my thoughts about CARPE Diem, being an ‘Old Soul’ and finding purpose and meaning. What has been interesting is that over the short time we have spoken, she has a solid core. I greatly enjoy that she is also a storyteller.

My thoughts about posting this is that a relationship can be established and built over time as you get to know each other. Then there are people that I come across who embody similar thoughts and ideas and you have much in common. You can talk about topics that others may not appreciate. Relationships are much like babies. I find they are durable but also precious. Understanding, appreciation and listening to each other are so important. Put care into the relationship and realize the strength of the relationship means you don’t count whose turn it is to call or why the person has not called you after three repeated calls. I have always found that if the relationship is strong, while you might not talk to each other over a period of time, you are still thought of. I don’t write a relationship off if I am the one who is always making the effort. You might think I am wrong here but in the many close relationships I have, people are very important and we always manage to find each other.

Sitting and talking to Amanda today reminded me of Rohinton Mistry and he wrote a great book called: Family Matters. When I first read the book, it was about the daily interactions of family and life. As you read the book then it shifts to…no, family matters. I would expand it to family and friends matter.

CARPE Diem! Amanda