A Shared Path...

Please forgive me for sounding a bit more mercenary than most.  And please don't think me uncaring, nor judge me as unkind...

Somehow at an early age, I came to a basic belief that all humanity is made up of separate individuals, each walking their own unique path through life.  And though each walk a separate path, sometimes they cross or align with others for a period, so we are often sharing our path.

Each came into the world alone and each leave it alone once again.  Yet hopefully from that beginning to end, there were, are, and will be people around you to whom you decide to offer friendship, to some love, and they in turn share their friendship or love with you...while yet traveling their own path.

Still holding onto that belief, I continue joyfully committed to an amazing path - lovingly shared with J - and to whom I'm committed to sharing the path for a lifetime...

Although for most we meet, the path is shared for only a bit - a moment, an hour or a day, some are measured in years, and a special few for a lifetime.

But nevertheless, at some point, each --- WILL --- be forced, often not by our decision, to part paths...even with a deeply loved spouse and cherished children.

The concept, perhaps appearing cold hearted upon first hearing, once embraced can make living life a little less anxious, that final parting a little less bitter...

...and the precious time shared walking a path together - greatly the sweeter!

Though yet...

While continuing to believe the concept, I've shared the path with a few whom I still dearly miss...

And wish for just one more chance to both comfort and receive comfort with a warm, loving embrace...and offer a proper "Good-bye" with words reflecting the depth of my immense gratitude and appreciation for the privilege of sharing a path together...even if just for a while...

Let the adventure - of walking a shared path together - continue...