~:[CH8 - Day 194]:~ The Spark in Our Lives

~:[CH8 - Day 194]:~ The Spark in Our Lives

It feels like it's been ages since we've seen each other. Times where we would just get together on a whim and hang out and others where we took a long trek somewhere. One thing I realized is that sometimes people thing that it takes something spectacular to find a reason to reconnect, but sometimes they fail to realize that it's more so about the opportunity to reconnect rather than what you're doing. Whether you're in a suit and tie or shorts and a t-shirt, it's about the people you are with and the conversations that are the sparks of our lives that lie ahead. I'm always guilty of thinking that these spectacular things are the ones that will "change" me, but the real change comes not in the "must-get" tickets or the spectacular locations, but rather in simply the simplicity of the connection. Often times we value the time we spend attending an event on where we are headed, like a night at a theater, but the reality is, as you may be able to buy the best seats for that once-in-a-lifetime show, there is no price tag you can put on those family and friends who are the ones that truly put the meaning in your life. On my last adventure in Asia, I cut out a lot of the "amazing experiences" so that I could spend time with my friends, to hear them speak, to see them smile, and to feel that connection that truly spark my life. As chaotic as it was to cook and clean, I am so happy to have another opportunity to see everyone and although I was spread pretty thin, there's no doubt that the evening left me so happy. Thank you again to all those, near and far, who make life amazing and great. As while there are so many great sites to see, worldly treasures and the like, it is no match for the spectacular spark that each of you add to the real show of life.