Daily Conversations Appreciated

I’ve had some interesting conversations with a coworker this last week. 

*  “We are each special – just like everyone else. . . no, really. . .it’s a good thing.”

*  Loss and grieving and how it affects each of us differently, as she talked about a child who just lost his father to suicide.

*  The little things in life that bring us joy, like a parking spot close to the office after a year of having to walk from a block away.

*  How the loss of a parent early in life can affect a person’s personality, outlook and expectations throughout their life.

*  Similarities and differences in growing up in a Mexican, Black or White blue collar family – - Who’s happier the blue collar family or the CEO of a corporation?  Then there were rememberings of our blue collar families, the closeness we felt, the memories of childhood get-togethers and the warmth.

*  Who wears yellow to a memorial service? 
There are cultural differences that require understanding.

We’ve annoyed each other, laughed with each other, shared intimate details of loss and sorrow and joy, and learned from each other.  It was a good week.

And I received a Chinese fortune cookie note “A good position and a comfortable salary will be yours”  It’s now taped on my computer. . .

 

Gail Brokaw
http://www.embracethepossibility.org