The tone of words are interpreted by those listening.
Dreams, hopes, and beliefs are broken with words.
The egos of humans are broken with words.
Words can divide to harm many.
Fragile is what we all are.
By Expedition Nomadic Adventurer
As a retiree travel blogger touring the US, voicing my wisdom, opinion, and thoughts about the retirement lifestyle and life in general. I'm an aspiring pre-published indie author of baby boomer romance and adventures with a whimsical comedic side. I photograph wildlife and landscapes, mountain, biking, kayaking, hiking, and backpacking. I travel the back roads and highways of America, Canada, and Mexico, documenting my adventures via print and photography.
My best friend died last night, almost 24 hours ago, losing a fight with an aggressive mediastinal cancer. She was 55 years old. She had been healthy, active a non- smoker and a non-drinker. Her mother died two years ago at 93 so her illness was a shock to all of her friends. Fragile? We are all fragile from words, attitudes, health and life. I have been thinking all day, this loss fresh to me, about how unfair life is and how precious. The human body is made up primarily of six elements – oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, calcium, nitrogen and phosphorous. We are delicate creatures both physically and psychologically. Maybe, if we can remember these things more often, we will be more grateful for our friendships, will nourish them more gently and lovingly. Maybe, just maybe, we will reach out more often to the people that we love and care about……before it is too late.
Glad I just read this.