Good News And Bad News
“Experience life in all possible ways — good-bad, bitter-sweet, dark-light, summer-winter. Experience all the dualities. Don’t be afraid of experience, because the more experience you have, the more mature you become.” — Osho
I’m out of limbo.
I’ll start with the worst news since that’s how I usually choose to receive news. Bad news first. The new doctor is not going to be able to treat my friend. This is, of course, the worst possible news but not exactly unexpected. There was some hope but really nothing has changed. Her condition and prognosis are still the same as before she met this doctor. Unfortunately, she is still in limbo but fortunately, still alive. She is a fighter.
I have another friend whom I have wanted to have a conversation with since the last time I saw her in July. Since then she has not found the time to get together so I finally sent her an e-mail. Her response was actually pretty much what I expected. She cannot explain why we are no longer friends except that she has chosen to stay in a bad situation in which she allows herself to be controlled by someone else and the person holding the strings is not someone I consider to be a friend. It’s too bad. She was a good friend for over 6 years. My sons were friends with her kids and they miss them. They don’t understand why we don’t see them anymore. I explain it the best I can but in all honesty I don’t really understand it either. I do feel better having gotten it out there in the open and letting her know I am here if she changes her mind.
And finally…the good great news. I have a new job! I couldn’t be more excited about this. It’s similar to what I’m doing now except I get to work from home full-time. Every day. No commute. No office. Ever. Plus there is room for advancement which there is not in my current position. So, the new year will also mark the beginning of a new career opportunity for me.
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The only word that comes to mind is “sacred.” All of these experiences are sacred in their own way. I’m with you in trusting life knows best.
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I guess we all have to learn to take the good with the bad. I am so glad you are out of limbo land. Congratulations on your new job/career path. That’s very exciting. Curious what it is you do?
Karen
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Congrats on the new job!!!!
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Congratulations, Cyndi!!!!!!! The last news is fantastic news!
Sorry to hear about Gina’s doctor situation, but what a trooper!
Also, I hate situations with friends like that. I have several friends where it’s just been “lost” and we have tried to talk about it – and it’s just decided that “it” isn’t there anymore.. no hate, just.. lost connection I guess.
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Congrats on your new job!!
Wow, that’s great news about the job! Commuting is such a waste of time and energy, and working from home in your sweats…priceless.
I wish the news was better for your friends…
New job sounds like a dream. So sad to hear about your friends though. The quote is very appropriate. Life is all about highs and lows.
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Congrats on your new job! I’m insanely jealous that you get to work from home full-time. You must spill the deets as to how you stumbled across this little slice of heaven:)
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wow sounds like a dream job to me. very cool!
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