Another Day

Another dog day of summer, but I'll take it.

I thought that I would continue with a few more thoughts on relationships, as I ended with that yesterday. I think that a shared sense of spirituality is a very important link between people. Again not that it is identical, but that spirituality exists, is important, and can be discussed. That one can understand the other's and can accept it. As we age, or get more seasoned, it gets more important. I think that we are coming to terms with who we are, what we have done, and perhaps with a higher being.

I think spirituality provides a strong link between people - it gives a strength that can be shared - it provides the basis for prayer, meditation, and study. It also gives a strength to be an advocate for others and to bridge differences. For as much as we human beings are different in this world, we are still more alike. We have the same needs and aspirations. We need to love and be loved.

I have not been a great student of the religions and faiths of the world, although I did take a comparative religion course in college, but I think they are more alike than we think also. The parts that are different are more made by us human beings. I think that we need to be aware of all of the parts of the various faiths that make us stronger in love and support for each other, that help us to be kind.

And finally, getting back to relationships, spirituality helps us to be one as a couple for the love and strength that it provides, but it also gives to joy to see individual growth in the partner. To be together - to be apart. It is something I wish for everyone.

Take care.