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Posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 3:14:35
I remember Oprah did a show on this once and I got to thinking, it is so true.
I talk to these much older people than me at the gym. They are all of different relgions, politics, and economic situations. Well I have learned SO much just by listening to them. I love it that they allowed me "in" their coffee club. I am sure they like being listened to, they are retired, but I feel I am getting much more than they are. It is fun to get in on their bantering on different topics.
I truely miss these people when I am not at the gym for any length of time. But I feel the feeling is mutual because when I miss a day, they want to know why! Kinda feels like the Cheers sort of thing. I think I am a better person for knowing these people. People are so interesting to me, I am always wondering what others lives are like. It feels good to be liked by others and to be missed once in awhile too.
Posted by peddidle on August 13, 2007, at 8:47:36
In reply to Everybody has a story to tell, posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 3:14:35
I am running out the door, but I wanted to respond.
It's so wonderful that you are part of that club, and that you look forward to seeing them. It's sweet that they want to know what happened when you miss a day.
I have often pondered about other people's lives. Sometimes if I'm sitting in a restaurant or another public place, I look around and wonder who these other random patrons are. OK, that sounded a little creepy... It's just interesting how you see people for a brief snapshot in time, and then they go off and deal with the same every day stuff that we all do. Aside from the fact that I'm very socially anxious (not looking people in the eye, etc.), if you saw me for a few minutes in Starbucks, I don't think you would know that I deal with all this psychological stuff on a daily basis.
Whether or not the people in your club know intimate details about each other's personal lives, it must be nice to put a little life behind random faces. You're right, everyone has a story to tell.
Posted by JoniS on August 13, 2007, at 9:02:06
In reply to Everybody has a story to tell, posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 3:14:35
I agree with you. It is a blessing to find those people, and to have a friend relationship with them. I don't have much of that these days and I miss it. It's good that you don't take it for granted.
Thanks for your post.
Posted by Dinah on August 13, 2007, at 11:37:31
In reply to Everybody has a story to tell, posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 3:14:35
I think you're a lucky person to feel that way.
I have so much trouble with that.
Posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 14:30:30
In reply to Re: Everybody has a story to tell » slugdoo, posted by Dinah on August 13, 2007, at 11:37:31
I haven't always thought that way. I just lately found it interesting that each of them have lived such a rich life. Maybe it has something to be with that they were active in their younger lives, so they continue to be now.
I guess it makes me think of how much I waste my time, when I could be doing something meaningful to me.My one friend Larry is over 75 and he has a slow growing bone cancer, he has only 2 years they think But he still comes in almost daily and exercises, goes to concerts, vists his family, etc. This guy has unbelievable mental strengh to deal with a terminal diease, and still remains happy. He NEVER complains about anything. But he always has something to talk about too. I just love it. I hope I can be like that when I am older.
Posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 14:32:45
In reply to Re: Everybody has a story to tell » slugdoo, posted by JoniS on August 13, 2007, at 9:02:06
You are right Joni, I am so luckey to have met them. It is just amazing to me how they are all so different, but yet so interesting. I think I gain much more from them then they do from me just listening to their stories. In a way it is like having about 10 grandmas and grandpa's.
Posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 14:34:54
In reply to Re: Everybody has a story to tell, posted by peddidle on August 13, 2007, at 8:47:36
Yes Peddidle!
I guess I always had as soft spot for older people, even as a teenager. It is said nowdays how the elderly are treated. We can learn a lot from them if we just listen once in a while.
Posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 14:35:38
In reply to Re: Everybody has a story to tell, posted by slugdoo on August 13, 2007, at 14:34:54
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