MY WHOLE LIFE CHANGED WHEN...
Those are storyteller's words, the kind of words that make you slyly tilt your head to steal the essence of someone else's conversation if you happen to overhear them in public. Or of if spoken directly to you, they are words that invite you to lean closer, to listen more deeply, to prepare to hear a secret.
The first time I heard them was in a wondrous little restaurant called The Good Harvest Cafe in Crescent City. Marilyn had recommended it, and since I was in her home town, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. The huevos rancheros with avocado were the best ever.
But this isn't a post about food. This is about Serious Life Transformations, and the occasional necessity of eavesdropping to get them. While Ted read the paper, I sipped my coffee and took in the scenery. The couple at the next table were middle-aged, and appeared to be on some kind of a date. Their body language was restrained, and they were telling each other their lives, as people do in that situation. Condensing. Highlighting. Perhaps embellishing a little.Finally, the man said, "My whole life changed when I decided ...Read more
ABF, for the promotion of human rights and democracy in Iran
2 comments:
Hello! I came visiting again, as I promised myself I would do. You have a very interesting blog. You sound articulate and spiritual, and obviously take your thoughts and collection of material very seriously. I was saddened by the picture of the woman being stoned, and energized by the video of Iranian youth rappers. Your blog is a labor of love. In time, when I come back to visit more, I will learn more and respond bette as a responsible audience. The general outlines of human rights and spirituality which I can see in your blog, are near and dear to my heart, thought I am neither an activist nor a good practitioner of standard religions and beliefs. Be good Serendip. What's in that name? Serendipity? Interesting! Be happy.
Dear Nazy: Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a alot.
I'm no activist either. I'm a reluctant blogger who saw a need a few month ago to build bridges between the Pesian community and our magnificent host country. I hope I've been able to do this albeit in infinitesimal increments.
Look forward to your future visits.
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