This is my dear friend Lacey. We have known each other for over forty years. We grew up in the same town, went to the same schools and our families knew one another. As is often the case, after high school we went different directions, only to meet up again some twenty plus years later. Each time we have seen each other, the time has flown by with an ease I can only describe as Peace.
Lacey has a way of speaking that makes me feel as if I have been with her in her experiences; her vivid descriptions and body movements bring whatever she is speaking about to life. And when she’s speaking about her children or her husband, her eyes light up with both love and gratitude, which is palpable.
Although we don’t see each other often, Lacey and I pick up our conversations as if we’ve never been apart. With the assistance of social media, we are able to keep up on a macro level with what is going on in our lives. And, nothing beats getting a chance to actually hug, laugh, and spend time in each other’s company.
During the Walk for Peace, I have had the great honor of having several people from my past reach out to me, follow my blog and even invite me to spend time in their homes along the way. And, I have been hosted by many people I hadn’t known previously, for which I am grateful.
Being in community and learning about one another is one of the best ways to cultivate Peace we have. Whether we are long time or brand new friends, I welcome the opportunity to know you.
My friend Anne Grete and I will be Walking in the North San Francisco Bay area – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, May 17-19. I welcome anyone who would like to Walk for Peace with us to join in. I will post the route a few days ahead of time, and welcome inquiries as well. Feel free to reach out to me via the contact page, or other social media for details.
My continued reconnection with Lacey is a wonderful reminder to me, that each day I choose to be in community with other human beings, is a day in support of Peace.