One of the things I learned is …the importance of the contrast of the old and the new.
Be open to: New Ideas
New Friendships
New Experiences
Life is full and passing judgment without being open, keeps your world small and leads to an unfulfilling life.
Humans are drawn to the newness – it refreshes our soul and keeps life interesting.
With each new experience and exposure to new ideas we are enriched with knowledge and wisdom - valuable tools on our journey. However the brilliance of the new need never outshine the old.
We need comfort to relax. Contentment is also good for the soul.
Our long term friends may not cross our lives everyday – or even every year. Yet, in those bonding experiences of childhood, college or growing up, we resonated with them because of the new experiences and ideas. Remember them on your journey now. Nothing can be as comfortable as a deep reconnection – No matter how fleeting. Nor can any experience offer such perspective.
The Girl Scout in me who learned the song “Make new friends and keep the old. One is silver and the other is gold.” I have found this time honored advice.
Be open to the new
Save time to treasure the old.
Looking back, knowing far you have come while appreciating where you are going is the touchstone of a fulfilled life.
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| Christine on the left and Liz on the far right |
Make New Friends
Make new friends,
but keep the old.
One is silver,
the other is gold.
A circle is round,but keep the old.
One is silver,
the other is gold.
it has no end.
That's how long,
I will be your friend.
A fire burns bright,
it warms the heart.
We've been friends,
from the very start.
You have one hand,
I have the other.
Put them together,
We have each other.
Silver is precious,
Gold is too.
I am precious,
and so are you.
You help me,
and I'll help you
and together
we will see it through.
The sky is blue
The Earth is green
I can help
to keep it clean
Across the land
Across the sea
Friends forever
We will always be
7 comments:
This is delightful, Liz and I could not agree more. Have a really successful Book Launch too.
Thanks Carol!
lx
What a lovely post, Christine/Liz. That little friendship poem brought a tear to my eye. Fully agree with everything said here. x x
Thanks Jan!
lx
Ha! I remember that song! I also remember the 'scouts honor'- *three fingers in the air* on my honor, I will try... Words to live by!
Another lovely post, thank you ladies. And don't you both look so cute :-)
What a lovely post! Adorable photo.
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