Old connections: still as electrifying and illuminating as ever.

Recently I got together with an old friend and I had that moment again. That moment of real connection. Deep friendship and mutual respect.
The moment you get lost in, the one that sweeps you up and you're full in it before you are even close to realizing that it's got you, whether you want it to or not. This is not one of life's trivial moments but one so subtly powerful in weakness that it demands unspoken acknowledgment of both people.
It's amazing to be capable of leaving imprints of ourselves on another human with only the exchange of words, and impact them, change them. It's remarkable really when you think about it.
Looking at someone familiar and them still being new to you. Fun. Intriguing. Understanding. Strong. Weak. That kind of personality that can remain dormant until exactly the right moment and then, there it is, the sparkle.

So the other night I was drawn in by the sparkle and I've been shinning ever since. Inspired
That sparkle, that perspective, encouragement, vulnerability in shared words, thoughts and expressed feelings. All of it had me tied up and completely captivated by the strength and weakness shared.
It took me smiling for 2 days after to fully grasp how having that connection can transfer so many hopeful happy thoughts and what a gift that time is. How rare it is. Quality time.
It's definitely quality that counts.
How that connection is always an open invitation to be your best. To Give your best.
Brave honest vulnerability is a pre-requisite with me.
Along with a sense of humor about yourself.
Anything less you need not apply.

I'll be spending my time with the sparklers.