We only part to meet again.
Change, as ye list, ye winds;
my heart shall be the faithful compass
that still points to thee.
~John Gay
Once one steps into cyberspace via the internet, he/she opens the door to being able to speak to “strangers” all over the world. And even if there is no photo attached to their blog post, over time a recognizable “identity” develops from the kinds of things posted, be they words or simply images of some sort. Then as time passes and interactions continue with these “strangers,” one is not only able to learn more and more about who he or she is but also more about himself/herself from ongoing conversations or the sharing of images. Another fascinating aspect about this process is that through nothing more than this kind of “distant” and “blind” communication, lasting relationships develop, genuine fondnesses grow, and abiding love and respect occur. For, distance, it seems, never separates the hearts of those who come to care for one another and shared experiences as well as the building of memories make it possible for love to span miles and miles of vast distances. This is not surprising since It is from and in God’s love which knows no boundaries that we are made and sustained, and it’s in the redeeming love of Jesus that we find salvation.
Once the realization is accepted that
even between the closest of human beings
infinite distances continue,
a wonderful living side by side can grow,
if they succeed in loving the distance between them
which makes it possible for each to see
the other whole against the sky.
~Rainer Maria Rilke
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. ~1 John 4:11 ✝
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Such truth in this!
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Thank you, Melissa. I’m glad you found it to be filled with truth. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Beautiful and uplifting
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Thank you! Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Reblogged this on Daylight Tune Ministries.
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Thanks for another reblog, Yoshiko. I pray all is well with you. Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Welcome, Natalie 🙂 thanks for your prayer and pray all is well with you too 🙂 Hugs
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Absolutely—that we are all more alike really than different—and perhaps in this vehicle of blogging and writing we witness that on a deeper level than a quick visual introduction—such a keen observation and truth to be sure!!!
Hugs and love—a late peach
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Why thanks, missy! Yes, I love that we can reach out and connect with people all over the world. If not, how else would I have found you??? And how sad that would have been!!! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Profound!
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Why, thanks, Andy! 🙂 ❤
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I have met so many beautiful people through my blog, including you Natalie. There are some positives to be found in the Internet. You have to be positive yourself to find them.
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I have met so many lovely people like you too! I’m so glad I’ve connected with all of you! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Natalie, this is so so beautiful.
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Thanks, Nico! I love that I have found so many lovely people like you out here in cyberspace! 🙂 ❤
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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This touches my heart.
Hugs and Blessings,
Theresa
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I’m so glad. You touch my heart and I’m so glad we met! Hugs, N 🙂 ❤
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Me, too! 🙂 ❤
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I love this quote – it is one to live by.
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Thanks, I think so too! 🙂 ❤
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