Day 7 - 37 -- Day of Wonder and Caring

The day revealed some wonderful things -- friends care and asking for help can be beneficial. <smile> Lunch was spent with a great friend as we discussed a number of things. Encouraging words arrived just as I needed them. A couple of online messages from a local friend contained mini pep-talk phrases that helped me to focus and move into the discomfort to take steps to deal with an unwelcome situation. As part of this issue, I took a deep breath and sent a note to a former colleague and acquaintance who could shed some light on technical aspects of the issue. That information was most helpful.

So what did I learn? Asking friends for help can bring positive results. Friend reactions were not negative in any way, with all wishing to help within their expertise area. Requesting help feels like imposing on the time of others. I got none of that today. Friends show concern when things are making one's life difficult and express happiness where things are going well. I came across both of these reactions today. It can be a bit overwhelming, but in a good way. <smile>

While at lunch, a song from the overhead speakers had both of us humming along. It has become a bit of an earworm today <grin>. I've heard it several places recently and can see why this singer-songwriter has captured the attention of many people. The lyrics are poetic and the melody beautiful. The arrangement was left somewhat simple to help focus on the beauty of words and music. Enjoy!

Perfect -- Ed Sheeran