This Crazy Life

Isn't life crazy? We plod along, somewhat oblivious to those around us, until we're stopped short by something or someone and finally notice others. Recently, I've added some coworkers as friends on Facebook. I know them by voice, not by face, because our jobs entail being on the phone... a lot!
These ladies are always so gracious on the phone...their jobs entail dealing with banking centers (who sometimes don't have a clue what they're doing!), and many, many other groups inside the bank. Yet their calm demeanor is a welcome oasis inside the storm that can sometimes be created when you deal on a daily basis with other people's money.
When I see one of their names on my phone, or notice I have to call their department to confirm the wire on my screen, I know I can relax because they know what they're doing, first of all, and secondly they're just nice to deal with.
Sometimes, we get so busy 'plodding'...we forget there are others living parallel lives to ours. Friendship is a two way street...we have to be open to it, ready for it, and willing to reciprocate when the opportunity presents itself. As a single woman, I admit I sometimes get so caught up in that singleness, I forget I'm not the only one living this life. An online friend recently told me I needed to develop single real-life friends. Now, I hate when someone tells me something I know I should be doing, but I'm not, lol. He was right though. When I don't take time to make sure my real life is on a steady course, I'm more apt to put deeper emphasis on my online life, which in turn could lead to heartache, frustration, and a further turning in upon myself. Those are not my goals!
A couple of clicks, saying "yes, I'll add you as a friend on Facebook"...is all it took. Simple, right? Focusing outward takes effort. When we do, life happens. People enter our lives, as they're supposed to. Our horizons get broadened. Out circles expand. We're reassured we're here for a reason. Our life cup refills, and we experience the contentment of knowing we can relate to others. We live each day with our personal blinders on...at least I do. It's a relief to set those aside and look someone in the eye. The relief is in the reciprocation, understanding, and wonder of knowing that we are not alone.