Hello my hopeful new friend, Making a connection with people today is challenging because most of us are set in our ways which are based on beliefs we have accepted. I consider myself to be a seeker of truth and welcome the opportunity to share with open minded people. Life can feel lonely at times because many seem to be lost in their own world. I look forward to sharing time and conversation with you. James

Hello Alicia, Thank you for your reply and happy holidays to. It is nice to meet you also. Please accept an apology for the way I responded to you. I acknowledge hearing you say how crazy life has been for you lately, however, I did not ask what happened to cause this feeling? What changes are you experiencing? I too am experiencing some changes in life and mine is from obtaining some insight into a deeper meaning and understanding about life itself. What I mean is that I am getting some answers to questions that I had about life. Like what it means to be a person and how we learn about life and its purpose. Man and woman relationships, marriage, children, family, and how everything comes together. I would love to chat with you about where you are and if what you are experiencing is similar to where I am. I am completely hooked on life and desire having honest conversations about the intricacies and ups and downs that come with it. I would like for us to get to know each other and establish a genuine friendship. Let us consider our friendship as writing a story or a song. James

I am happy that you found fulfilment.

Nature tells the story of life. Everyone and everything fights for survival. There is freedom and joy in knowing that there is more than enough for all of creation. There is wisdom, wonder, and awe in patience.

I enjoy listening as well as talking with others. I hear most speak of the challenges just as you say. How was the year for you?

I understand your challenges and feel that you are up for the task. I am sure that you never imagined that you would have to relearn a skill that you mastered as a child. I am a music lover also and attended many concerts during my younger years. It sounds that we have many things in common. Perhaps our ages are close. My hope for you is that you have the desires of your heart.

As I said originally, my hope is for a genuine friendship.

I have found solace through music and have enjoyed each and every performance that I saw. The most memorable for me was Earth Wing and Fire. The message from their music resonates with me. Of course, I love all music because as I embrace life, I connect with people and the world through the lyrics. The words tell the story of where we are in the chain of life at that time. What was the best concert for you?

Each artist and their groups are good at conveying messages that reach us where we are at a given time. Saying that to say that I completely understand that it is difficult to choose one over the other. Certain songs touch me based on my mood and sentiment of where I am when I hear them. It is my hope for you that you see the Dylan movie. I will celebrate that with you since you shared that desire with me. I celebrate each moment of each day, so, every moment is great for me. I do hope that you will accept my friendship and allow me to celebrate this time with you. I have learned a new phrase which I will share with you to further our exchanges. "Let us dare to go to places that scare us". We do not have to go alone.

Thank you for acknowledging my words. They come from the heart. I enjoy observing life. I read that life is several million years old. In my observation, it is a fact that people cannot have two masters. We feed the one we follow. I mentioned that I thoroughly enjoy music because some lines say what I know. One song says "I know a place where no one is crying. I will take you there". Another song invites the listener to "Step into their world. It is not make believe or fantasy". People call such a place Utopia and claim that it does not exist. I know that it is real because it is based on what you know and what you know determines how you live. Life being millions of years old tells us that it has not always been brutal, barbaric, and backwards. It has only come to this out of the last six to ten thousand years when people came out of the caves when the glacial period ended. There was not much food that grew in caves so people became cannibalistic. Studies have been conducted about the connection between meat and blood and how it affects the system. The chemical reaction in the body triggers a fight or flight state which takes blood and oxygen from the brain and sends it to the muscles for survival. Aggression comes from overstimulation and keeps people locked into that mode. Another song tells us that "I have been thinking about my own protection and it pains me to feel this way". Life can be frightening when fear is our master. When we go to places that scare us, we choose a master which allows us to conquer fear and move beyond mere survival. Free will gives everyone the choice of which master they will serve. I enjoy freedom, so you know which path I have chosen. My new year is every day that I wake, and so, I celebrate every day with positive vibes. I am your friend and am here for you. I am willing to share my world with you. Do you dare to go?

Thank you. That is what my heart is filled with. Loving kindness is my life.