A thought inspired by a friend

I was chatting to a friend last night (via instant message) and he said something that made a lot of sense to me. We really hadn't been talking that often, and he apologized for being cold and stand off'ish. I told him it wasn't a big deal, because I know we all have those moments, and sometimes they last a lot longer than a little bit. He then went on to say that he's been having a real rough time with stuff lately. Again, I reassured him that if he ever needs to talk, I am always here. His response is what struck me as strangely familiar...I may mis-quote this, but the general statement was "I don't need to talk, I need someone to listen and understand where I'm coming from, even when I don't say anything". I thought that was one of the most profound and deep-rooted to the soul, things to say.

I can totally relate to it as well. It's nice to have someone who understands what you "need". Talking doesn't help. Listening to another doesn't help. But when you don't have to say anything, and that special person is listening to your breath and reading what you're saying in your eyes...It's a very peaceful and stress releasing moment. You don't feel obligated to talk. You could cry and they know what it's all about...And they're there for you. That's the biggest and most wonderful thing! They are there for you... Regardless of anything and everything...They are there for you. And I'm happy to say, the one who inspired this blog has helped me to bring words to the empty page of thought I've been trying to fill for quite some time...