When Paul Newman was asked about infidelity regarding his wife of many years, Joanne Woodward, he replied, "Why go out for a hamburger when you have steak at home?" They have been married over 50 years.
My roommate is fantastic. a wonderful listener and advice-giver, and just an all around beautiful person. From time to time she will ask me, "kel, how's your heart today?" we both laugh but it's actually a very good question. How is your heart? lately mine's been feeling a little bruised to be honest. and it got me to thinking, have i been asking for it?i read a fabulous quote the other day, its from my dear dear friend Meg's blog. "Style My Story," sheer brilliance frankly. She was my inspiration to start my own. anyways here it is,
"People tell us who they are, but we ignore it...
Because we want them to be who we want them to be." -Mad Men
This is genius, and so simple. When you meet people they are constantly showing you who they are. Sometimes i assume that by knowing me, people will fit into my ideal, and what i want them to be. that is ridiculous.i wish that coke would be as healthy as brussel sprouts, i wish that guy would act as nice as he looks. people are far less complex than we give them credit for. in case you feel like your heart has been bruised lately, pay attention to what people are telling you about themselves
when
you
aren't
asking.
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to let go of what we wish someone was, and give them room to be who they actually are.
But there's beauty in the breakdown, and there's hope when all seems lost.
Let go... and just be.
And I'm going to take my own advice and do the same.
We can do it together...
I love you.