Tuesday, October 09, 2007
i give you my heart...i wouldn't have known how things would be for me, if it hadnt been these 2 girls. i realised they have been by my side ever since adr left for the UK. i met them on several occasions and have never imagined myself being such close friends with them! yes, im talking about you - shan and asto :) i remembered how both of you hugged me at the airport saying, it is okay gracie - we are here for you. and i guess that's how our friendship started - smiles. as much as they have enjoyed my company, i've enjoyed theirs.
well, friendships being so mutual - takes 2 hands to clap. i had an interesting discussion about giving and friendships with someone one weekend ago. during our casual conversation, i told her how difficult it is to relate to some people in the group. sometimes i truly wonder, am i too picky with choosing friends? am i a difficult person to relate to? why do i find it sucha torture to be saying Hi to some people? in response, she said: gracie - you are a busy woman. and you're looking for ppl who can afford to give you their whole hearts. not half. not quarter. but Full. and yes, i agree. i'd rather have none, but full. coincidentally, i read sean's blog and all made sense:
The essence of love is not what we think or do or provide for others, but how much we give of ourselves. The most desired gift of love is not diamonds or roses or chocolates. It is focused attention. Love concentrates so intently on another that you forget yourself at that moment. Attention says, "I value you enough to give you my most precious asset - my time." Whenever you give your time, you are making a sacrifice, and sacrifice is the essence of love. [Purpose Driven Life Chp 16]
do you have time for a friend? how much time are you willing to spare?
a full heart? a half heart? or a quarter heart?
something to think about.
~gracie left a note at 10:13 pm
