Kindred Spirits
“I’m glad we had the times together just to laugh and sing a song, seems like we just got started and then before you know it, the times we had together were gone.”
Dr. Seuss
Life is a series of moments that carry us from day-to-day. Those moments are given meaning and purpose through connections that we meet on our travels. Our families and friends, even passing acquaintances give breath to our existence.
A smile is a valuable gift to those who we count kindred spirits.
“They might not need me; but they might. I’ll let my head be just in sight; a smile as small as mine might be precisely their necessity.”
Emily Dickenson
Your last quote is so tender and sweet. Gives me a little pang in my heart.
March 9, 2013 at 12:14 am
For me, as well! Especially when I remember the smiles that I received when I most needed them.
March 9, 2013 at 3:48 pm
This reminds me of one of my favourite “footprints” quote – thank you for a lovely way to start the day again!
March 9, 2013 at 2:10 am
And thank you for giving me so many smiles every time we meet.
March 9, 2013 at 3:49 pm
Always be in sight for much needed smile, your consent, just your presence at times.
March 9, 2013 at 2:13 am
A wonderful benediction to this discussion. Thank you for your words…
March 9, 2013 at 3:50 pm
I watched Mr. Rogers with my kids. But I always felt a kindred spirit with him no matter how old I was.
March 9, 2013 at 6:48 am
I loved Mr. Rogers and his sweaters…
“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me. ”
― Fred Rogers
March 9, 2013 at 4:08 pm
Really resonate with the header photo, it speaks volumns of companionship and bagpipe music…
March 9, 2013 at 11:54 am
Thank you so much! I love the bagpipes. Have you ever heard of Piobaireachd (Pibroch) bagpipe music? To me, it is meditative. Would like to hear your thoughts!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pibroch
March 9, 2013 at 4:15 pm
I’ve heard a few performances, once at Edinburgh Castle. my ancestral pagan roots are from these parts of the world. In fact I’m tracing my Wilson tree to a North Orkney islands, and a possible connection with the rediscovered village of Skara Brae.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skara_Brae
March 10, 2013 at 11:14 am
Extraordinary heritage! You must keep me up to date on your research for I plan to visit Scotland in the next couple of years.
March 10, 2013 at 5:19 pm
Wonderful!
March 9, 2013 at 1:12 pm
Thank you, my dear friend!!!
March 9, 2013 at 4:15 pm
Exciting post! Exciting comments! I believe that is your son walking with a child. Beautiful.
March 15, 2013 at 10:35 am
Yes, he is!!! That is one of my favourite photos.
March 15, 2013 at 4:10 pm