Good afternoon folks. I had a really good, and spiritual day so far. I got up early and talked to some friends and then got myself together. My friend Louis, who also jams around with me on guitar and has shone me a great deal was playing down this little Baptist Church outside Davis Square this morning. Like a lot of people, Louis can be his own worst critic. If you heard this guy play guitar you would be amazed, and I have listened and loved music, all kinds of music, my whole life so I wouldnt say it if I didnt mean it. But he is not a person who plays on stage too much and he can be, again like many of us, self conscious of himself. Yesterday when he was here I told him I would come down to support him and watch him play. He was thrilled but he may have thought in the back of his mind that maybe I wouldnt. But when I say something to someone these days I mean it. And he has made me learn so many different techniques that have enhanced my playing, I really owe a lot to him. So when I walked through the door of the church this morning he was greeting people and his face lit up. He thanked me for coming and I in turn thanked him for allowing me to be a part of something so special in his life. He knocked the place out and the woman who sang the song they put together sounded like and angel echoing around that hall. After his girlfriend Helen introduced to his Step Mom and I graciously told how her grateful I am to have met a guy as her son who is a generally good man and who stands as a power of example for many. You see.. I may have never met a guy like him if I didnt let my walls down and be open minded. In my world of the past and the tunnel vision I had for people, I never would have even tried to get to know someone as he. Louis brings to the table a quality of being of help to people. A quality that it is not all about money, but more about the things money doesnt bring to the table. Like doing things because he wants to and not because he has to. Like listening and sharing without the big ego. And like being the mellow, smart, drawn in guy he is that when he shows it.. Radiates tranquility. I feel lucky to have met, but more importantly, allowed someone as he to enter my life and because I did. I also feel myself becoming a more laid back person. That may sound like a lot to put on a person, but when the shoe fits.. Wear it. Friends are there for each other.. And I have some good ones in my life which I cherish. Some may know this has been a difficult time in my life as of late, but life is going to hit you, and sometimes we, or I, have to make decisions that will hurt us, will brings us down, and will give us the blues. But sometimes if you dont make those decisions.. You live in a vacuum of your own making and then you just keep going through the motions and nothing ever changes. My friendship with Louis has showed me that through change.. Things really change with you.. And I thank you brother.. Hope you had a good weekend and may your upcoming week be a fantastic one.. Be well my friends and remember.. We are all human.. Good, bad, or indifferent. And if you are judging someone today.. Maybe look in the mirror.. And take a good look at yourself.. Peace.
Posted on: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 20:32:38 +0000
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