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Writer's pictureCathie Rooyen

Friendship elixir

Thursday 9th March 2023


Some mornings the magnetic pull of the bed is just too strong, haha.  But Molly 'heard' me promising her a walk yesterday so she was staring at me really intensely. I obeyed her and we went for a half hour walk. It was surprisingly warm on the last stretch and both of us were panting a little louder when we got back.


I am fortunate to have the best friends and today, one of them spent an hour giving me a great aromatherapy massage.  After yesterday's realignment with Sean, I had the relaxation today with Lorna,  so my body is grateful. 


I was grateful too, for a quick catch up with my 'Greek lockdown' friend, Staci. It was during that stationary period where I had the opportunity to really get to know her via social media and since my travels, the contact has thinned out. But, one thing I've learned is that a great foundation of friendship means that catch ups are quick and easy.  Connections can be funny. I've had amazing experiences with strangers on a plane (no, not that type, haha) hostels, courses, clients or standing in queues and my life is richer for every single one, even those long forgotten.


Some friends are like a limited edition tonic, in that I get short 'sips' of the connection elixir. This week,  I've had a crate full and I feel really grateful. 


So sitting in the dark with battery on 40% after our power didn't 'return' at 8pm, I'm still feeling pretty upbeat and that makes all the difference in my world.


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