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Rick Lewis's avatar

I loved this description Larry. I could 100% see you doing this. It conveyed the mood of your calmness so well. “It’s like Rick … and Richard,” I said, slightly tilting my head left, then right, creating an unspoken rhythm that seemed to merge the two names into one, a rhythm that calmed my still-jangled nerves.

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Larry Urish's avatar

Thank you, Rick. The challenge is to remember to go to that calm, centered place more often!!

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Kathy Ayers's avatar

You’re such a great writer my friend. So great. The detail with the names and head movements is EPIC. I’m trying to imagine how you felt after you boarded, thinking about the weight of that moment where you changed tactics and connected brilliantly.

Thanks for the reminder of the power in desiring to connect rather than win an argument.

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Larry Urish's avatar

Thanks, Kathy. I was very VERY relieved to get my boarding pass, and I'm quite certain that it wouldn't have happened had I not done a complete 180 with my energy. My next step is to get in touch with Matt, catch up on what's been going on, and send him a link to this essay.

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Kathy Ayers's avatar

Such a smart, effective instinct you had to switch gears.

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Alden Cox's avatar

Whoa, Larry, what an excellent description of the potency of going soft. "Like a seed that germinates only when it’s ready;" You really were ready to take on that mountain.

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Larry Urish's avatar

Thank you, Alden. And I love the way you put it: "the potency of going soft."

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Dana Allen's avatar

Delightful. When can I meet Matt. I need some his Obi-Wan-ness! And this gift for life is a beautiful thing for a friend to leave you. x

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Larry Urish's avatar

Thanks, Dana. I look forward to contacting Matt and sending him this essay (letter). BTW, I just read your sonnet. Wonderful!!

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