my dearest elise:
i realize how prolonged this is, but you drifted across my brain just this morning and i decided that something must be done about it!
here is what i learned:
-------- it is ok to be yourself and not conform to social norms. just live how you want and how you are comfortable.
------- everyone has a tender side
-------- people are capable of quiet/meaningful moments
-------- I DO have the ability to accept everyone (no matter how awkward/annoying)
------- it is ok to talk to people and to be personable and to laugh (LOUD and a lot) and to be a big kid
------- teachers can have great impact on their students, life changing, paradigm shifting
------- passion can thrive
-------- curiosity is an admirable trait that i want to enhance/embrace in my own life
----- consistent kindness will open hearts (and mouths); love exists in each and every heart
------- a pure heart is possible
-------- patience.
------- the right mind/heart/hand is limitless and un-defeatable
--------- friendship is powerful and real
--------- an art engulfed life is a happy/content life
--------- i don't want to be so consumed with someone else that i forgot the people who are near me
------- there is beauty all around
-------- even attitude-filled people have good hearts
------- even real gymnasts/athletes have a little extra fat on their bodies
-------- some people just shouldn't drive (stress is BAD)
------ tall is always beautiful
------ bringing people together, and staying together, brings strength
------- its ok to touch/be touched
------- similar souls/personalities are manifested in many different ways
-- the mind has limitless power/ability to create; we are each empowered with specific gifts
----- even pretty girls are deep
-------- sometimes it just takes time for people to adjust to each other
------ do exactly what you want and be exactly who you want to be
i learned so much from our little adventure. the things i learned in that little month have changed me and molded me into a better, more aware, more adventurous, more feeling, more loving, more accepting, person. what a blessing each person was to me, and what a teacher each person was to me.
thank you for your kindness and your love. you are fantastic and i cannot wait to see what life has in store for you, for me, for us all. it truly is a glorious time to be alive.
oh, and, i really do love you. just so you know.
watching in awe as the trees flow in the wind,
bb
