When They Ask Me...

"One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say."
 Bryant H. McGill

  I sat in a most pensive mood this morning. I saw my dear son off to school and even had it in me to drive the wife to work.  The ride home was quiet, but pleasant.  It must have been the cup of coffee I brewed with my new Keurig single-cup coffee brewer first thing this morning.  And now, I sit here in my man-cave typing this blog whilst listening to my CD, In My Father's House.   Each time I hear my music I am reminded of how good it is to do something in your life that you absolutely yearned to do.  I'm no Smokey Robinson, by no means, but I am thankful to have been able to record myself singing.

  The other day I had the opportunity to sit down and converse with an old friend. He, like me, is married with grown children. He somehow felt comfortable enough with me and began to share aspects about his life with me. I listened with interest and sincerity.

  "..I like being married", he whispered, " but sometimes I feel like I'm dying around here". And for nearly an hour he digressed about how he had learned to "not be himself" when he is in the company of others. The more I listened, the more eager I became to interrupt him so I could get a word in. About ten minutes later the opportunity arose and I spoke out.
 I remember how I began with "When they ask me", and proceeded to speak from my heart.

  When they ask me I'm going to talk to them about being real with yourself; about not becoming a chameleon and feel the need to adapt to the outside environment by changing your true color. (Think on this for a moment).

  When they ask me I'll tell them, "Heck no. I never feel guilty for taking some time to myself".  He hinted that his sex life had diminished greatly since being married.  I'm sorry to disappoint, but that part of the conversion will remain private and personal, but I will say that all is well.  

  Who are you when you are out and about? I believe that's what makes the world go 'round; the diversity of it's people; the truthfulness of it's inhabitants.

  I pray that you have a wonderful and enlightening day; and share it with someone.
 
 I love you all.
 Dennis