My friend just made my day...
My friend, Vicky, for whom I work, likes to make CDs and bring them in to the office for us to listen to. Sometimes, she'll decide what songs to burn based on what she thinks I'll like.
Just now, as this song began to play, she said, "This is such a beautiful song, and, I'm sorry, but it reminds me of you."
I'm not sorry, though.
She just made my day!
And, to an extent, she's actually right. Before we were friends, a colleague of mine and I used to debate political and religious events and notions. Not knowing who I was, based solely upon my words in an Internet forum at our school, he would often become frustrated at my refusal to look at the world without "rose-colored glasses." At the same time, I would become quite frustrated, believing he thought his position was the only right one, and sometimes becoming so incensed by his point-of-view, that I failed to see the logic therein. Later on, we spoke in person at another friend's birthday party. Since then, we have developed a certain level of mutual understanding and respect. But, both he and Vicky are correct. In most things, I do insist on wearing those rose-colored glasses, most of the time, anyway. I usually do my utmost to give all people the benefit of the doubt. And, like the person Bono and U2 are speaking of, I do, indeed, find goodness and beauty in everything (and everyone!).
In that, it takes a lot to get me to change my mind. But, once I do, it's an all-or-nothing kind of deal. I am as committed to seeing the good in people as I am in accepting that they are toxic to my life and well-being.
The song, and Vicky's comments truly touched me, though. They made a rough day better, at least for a little while!
Just now, as this song began to play, she said, "This is such a beautiful song, and, I'm sorry, but it reminds me of you."
I'm not sorry, though.
She just made my day!
And, to an extent, she's actually right. Before we were friends, a colleague of mine and I used to debate political and religious events and notions. Not knowing who I was, based solely upon my words in an Internet forum at our school, he would often become frustrated at my refusal to look at the world without "rose-colored glasses." At the same time, I would become quite frustrated, believing he thought his position was the only right one, and sometimes becoming so incensed by his point-of-view, that I failed to see the logic therein. Later on, we spoke in person at another friend's birthday party. Since then, we have developed a certain level of mutual understanding and respect. But, both he and Vicky are correct. In most things, I do insist on wearing those rose-colored glasses, most of the time, anyway. I usually do my utmost to give all people the benefit of the doubt. And, like the person Bono and U2 are speaking of, I do, indeed, find goodness and beauty in everything (and everyone!).
In that, it takes a lot to get me to change my mind. But, once I do, it's an all-or-nothing kind of deal. I am as committed to seeing the good in people as I am in accepting that they are toxic to my life and well-being.
The song, and Vicky's comments truly touched me, though. They made a rough day better, at least for a little while!
Grace
Grace, she takes the blame~ Bono and U2
she covers the shame
Removes the stain
It could be her name
Grace, is the name for a girl
It´s also thought that changed the world
And when she walks on the street, you can hear her strings
Grace finds goodness in everything
Grace, she´s got the walk
Not on a ramp or on chalk
She´s got the time to talk
She travels outside the karma karma
She travels outside the karma
When she goes to work, you can hear her strings
Grace finds beauty in everything
Grace, she carries a world on her hips
No champagne flute for her lips
No twirls or skips between her fingertips
She carries a pearl in perfect condition
What once was hurt
What once was friction
What left a mark, no longer stings
Because Grace makes beauty out of ugly things
Grace finds beauty in everything
Grace finds goodness in everything
posted by Nana @ 16:03
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