Shifting…and Icing My Knee
a couple of weeks ago, harpal bought tickets to a bowling charity event for a place called home. so off we went to support our friend roger and of course, the kids who benefit from a place called home. except, the thing is, i’m about the worst bowler around town. and what made me think i could hurl a 12 lb. ball down a oiled lane is beyond me…but somehow a couple of beers and fun with friends got my confidence up. it seems i was over-ambitious and have tweaked my knee, to the point that i have to ice it! my friend, mita, is a physical therapist and was happy to know that i’ve been icing it. i’m a dancer…ice is definitely a dear friend of mine.
so while i spend this time letting my knee heal up, i have some time to think about the shifts happening in my life. mostly i notice how some friends have become almost strangers to me while others have become like family and if you had asked me a year ago how it all might turn out, i’d have picked all wrong. in that way, i guess it’s best to let the Universe show you who’s real and really there for you through time. at the end of the day, every friendship is only as good as its conflict resolution abilities and the sticking power of people being willing to work through all that life has to offer. honest, conscious friendships are really hard to come by, but i don’t mind. when they’re here, they’re unbelievably amazing.
shifts are good. it keeps us growing and moving and open to new experiences that are better suited for our life in the present moment. my mom says i have a tendency to trust and love to easily. she says i don’t have to turn everyone into close family right away. she’s right.
i love being informal and close with people i meet, but i think life has recently taught me that informality and closeness is something that must be cultivated with great care and respect - otherwise there is no appreciation for it. not to say i hold back or that i’m cautious or mistrusting. just to say that now i take my time with people. there is no rush.
perhaps that is why my knee is sore…as a reminder to slow way down and be present and honest about what is true in my life right now. so maybe drunk bowling isn’t that bad afterall…
Hi Shaheen,
Remember me? Still listening to - right now - and loving your album.
Hope you’re well and happy. I know your spirit can dance on clouds.
Remember; if you try to give more love than you receive… you’ll never succeed! Cancer? Apricot kernels - vitamin B17. Look on the web. I’ll be in LA early next year. I’ll contact you when I know show dates.
Blessings Pete B.
P.S. If you haven’t already check out Robert Plant with Alison
Krauss - “Raising Sand”