Moments D604: Music as a bridge

Today was filled with a few magical moments, from a long, LONG hot shower to melt away the last of yesterday's grime to learning about the "love bubble".  (And believe me, learning about the love bubble could be a blog post on its own!)  But today's moment comes the most special of moments that found me today.

Tonight EQ & I went to have dinner with Tree and her husband and my moment comes from an unexpected tender moment while we were visiting with them.  But before I share that moment, I want to take the time to share the naming of Tree's husband.  Over the time I've spent with him, more and more of his personality has shone through.  The people, the places, the reputation he has, all tie to the name that I found to best encompass his energy.  Baldr.  A Norse God representing beauty, innocence, peace, and rebirth. The brave, shining one.    It's perfect in my very biased opinion!

So, back to my moment with a little history to fill out the story.

Tree & Baldr have their 14 year old niece living with them. As with any big life change, there have been challenges along the way with their niece staying with them.  Fortunately, Tree & Baldr have been shining their light ever so brightly on their niece to help her find her own bright path in life and from what little I know of the bigger picture, I can't help but feel deep in my heart that they are making big steps forward with her.

As for their niece, I've met her on a couple of occasions now.  She's a bright, engaged and aware.  Truly an old soul in a 14 year old temple.  I shouldn't have been surprised at what happened just before dinner, but I was.  Pleasantly so.

The tender moment was inspired by a Pink Floyd concert t-shirt that Tree & Baldr's niece was wearing.  EQ immediately connected with her speaking the universal language of music.  Within seconds they were swapping music preferences and stories related to music.  This was no quick, light conversation.  It went on for some time.  I just sat and watched and enjoyed the energy exchange between the two of them.  Both were fully engaged and nearly oblivious to the rest of us mulling about the table.  I was mesmerized.

It was a beautiful moment.

And then our delightful homemade veggie curry dinner was ready, and the magical musical moment dissipated into good positive conversation amoungst the 5 of us.

Moments connecting with a younger generation through music.

Moments enjoying friends and their family.

Moments D595: Warm Reunions

Today was EQ's staff party.  Perfect right?  It's my first day back in California and we had a chance to share an evening with his closest friends and co-workers.

But I was a little nervous.  I didn't tell him that.  In fact, I didn't tell anyone that.  Why would I?  It's been awhile since I've been here and seen his friends and co-workers.  It built up some nerves.

How wonderful it felt to have those nerves melt away so quickly shortly after we arrived at the party.  It was this warm wave of positive energy and acceptance from his closest friends and co-workers.  With smiles and hugs, it was easy to let the nerves go.

What incredible people.  What a delightful party.

It`s good to be back.

Moments feeling a little like a fish out of water.

Moments realizing, it`s okay to be out of the water, you`re not a fish!

Moments D532: Deepening Relationships

Today's moment snuck up on me. So much so, that earlier today I had a different blog moment drafted to share.  That shifted after tonight's dinner with new, and amazing, friends.

Today EQ and I spent quite a bit of time filling our day with questions shared, answered and unveiling new questions to dig into.  Each question brought light to a new path for the two of us.  This, the man I love. Very exciting in its own right.  Today, together we were inspired to keep digging ever deeper to find answers to those questions.

After a cheeky post-work conversation we were on our way to meet EQ's closest friends for dinner.  And while I was very much expecting an incredible evening (very easy to feel that it would be such as these are two very incredible people!), I had no idea what the evening's conversation would unfold.

Dinner began by opening a Gary Farrell Cabernet Sauvingnon, likely the mate to the Chardonnay we shared only four weeks ago.   The first to lift a glass was, oh, let's call her TREE.  (Tree because she is very grounded, but very flexible and calm.  Much like the roots of a tree, grounded, yet the leaves ever swaying in the wind.), Well Tree's sweet husband teased her that the first to lift the glass was responsible for the toast of the evening.  With a look of hesitation, Tree tentatively began her toast.   As she eased into the toast, confidence found her and she dove into a world of words that mirrored those of the relationship EQ and I have built over time.  The synchronicity was chilling.  Her toast was most poignant, deeper than she was aware.  (pardon the pun!)

With tears building and beginning to wet my eyes, I shared the story and much deeper meaning behind her toast words of "deepening relationships." Bottom line:  EQ & I built our relationship based on two simple words:  "dig deeper".  It brought goosebumps.

The rest of the evening was like a dream. Time seemed to slow.  With the sentiment of "deepening relationships" hanging in the air, EQ found words to share with me that will forever deepen our relationship.  A very special moment shared with very special and aware friends.

Throughout the rest of the evening, deep conversation continued to flow along with the wine and celebrations throughout the delightful meal we enjoyed together.

Moments deepening relationships with new friends.

Moments ever digging deeper in love.