I have been in a bit of a funk today. I’m sure the uncertain time we are all living through has more than a little to do with it. As I struggled to make the one more call I knew I should. Ruminated on business messages and how to keep the simple sending of them from looking incredibly insensitive, I put it all down for a minute. Then, I picked up a book. 

As I made it through a few pages and contemplated the messages within, a post card fell out. It was a note from a good friend of mine who gifted me the book. I hadn’t noticed it previously, as I had read the inscription inside, upon receipt and assumed that was that. 

It was one of those notes we don’t see all that often anymore, starting with the fact that it was written in an immaculate hand.  Concise and to the point, as that was what the 3 by 5 monogrammed stationary allowed, and loaded with heartfelt sentiment. It’s never the number of words that reveals the feeling. 

I have known the author for going on 25 years now.  A man I met through business. A mentor that helped me make some big decisions, back when I was young and even less capable than I am now. We keep in touch, but as is life, not as often as we use to. Still, when a big event in my life occurred, He was there. Selfless thought shinning through. 

Whether we are fighting off demons, or soaring with Eagles, there is always beauty in knowing we are in the hearts of others. There is no thought too small, no regard insignificant.  The simple knowledge that we are loved is what makes the world go round. Reach out and touch somebody my friends, whether you think they need it or not.  

No quarantine can stifle the power of Heart.

WJN

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