Smile at people who aren’t smiling.
Get excited when the weather changes suddenly and dramatically.
Are nice to waiters and waitresses, even not very good ones.
Can see intricate shapes in the clouds and are happy to point them out.
I love people who will describe their food to me in exquisite detail
and who have to make an effort to eat slowly because it’s just so good.
Who will talk about their next meal while eating this one.
Don’t mind long, somewhat rambling stories and who, in fact,
ask silly little questions along the way.
I love people who understand the difference between cluttered and dirty…
And between a collection and a hoard…
And between eclectic and crazy. Not that crazy is all that bad.
I love people who respect that everyone mourns differently.
Who don’t judge each other for not displaying grief and pain publicly.
I love people who sing along to rap music with great enthusiasm,
as if the lyrics all apply directly to their life.
And who sing along to country music with salty twangs, whether genuine or not.
I love people who love babies and old people equally.
But are ever so slightly unnerved by cats and frogs.
I love people who are world-class experts at something beautiful or difficult,
but scarcely anyone knows about it. Perhaps they are even self-taught. How wonderful.
Who get emotional over nature, the art and science of it.
And who feel connected to certain parts of nature in such a way
that they feel displaced everywhere else on the planet.
And who feel similarly about books or movies or artwork or music. Anything, really.
I love people whose cars smell really good.
Who make eye contact easily.
Who can remain calm in the midst of a life storm, gathering their energies
and creating a nest of love and safety.
And who quote the Bible with love and for the edification of others.
And they believe every word.
Do any of these lines describe you?
Then I love you, and I bet hundreds of other people do, too.
And I wish you the most beautiful, restful, battery charging Sunday possible.
I hope you get a glimpse of dreams coming true.
I hope you get a boost of faith for unanswered prayers.
I hope you get clear, calm direction if you are feeling lost.
Thank you so much for stopping by the Lazy W.
Now you tell me something you love about people.
You are not alone. You are loved.
XOXOXOXO
I love you and have never met you. You are a kindred spirit.
Hi Martie!! oh thank you, I am so glad to hear from you. Did you ever see the citizenship test answers? LOL What was your score?
That is beautiful. I share your sentiments and I think you are delightful! 🙂 You remind me that there is good in the world when sometimes it’s hard to remember.
Thank you Christina!! The feeling is so mutual. I adore reading your posts about the kiddos in the garden, your romance, all of it. I am so happy to have “met” you. xoxo Happy Sunday!
me too, you’re a blessing.
Everything in life is in a state of flux! Jobs change, material things come and go. We fool ourselves into thinking we are in control of it all but in reality, we are just along for the ride. Its the people in our lives, our friends and family that are the constant, what makes it all worth while. They are there with you through the good times and the bad. Laughing with you and at you. They are there to lean on when things are tough and sneaking up behind you to push into the water when your not looking for a laugh! That’s why people are the one great thing in our lives!
Yes, completely!! xoxo it is possible (too easy sometimes) to lose sight of people, but that’s what it’s all about. The rest is just set decoration. As for laughing with you and at you, yes to that too. LOL I can hardly imagine getting through life without tons of laughter and sometimes a bit of humiliation. ha! So glad you are in our life, Dennis. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your heart. Happy Sunday sir.
I love it when I am able to read te words of those who are blessed with writing abilities. Te words just float around in my head but never hit paper a eloquently as they do for you. Keep it up! XOXO
I’m with you. I think the key to writing beautifully is to read writings such as Marie’s. I’m often moved to tears.
So sweet, Jennie. Thank you.
Thank you Marci! I’m always honored when you read and comment. Love you. I sure appreciate the encouragement to write.
Awesome insights again. We just need to focus on the positive things about people and enjoy all our differences. I definitely live tone around people that make me laugh:)
Have a Happy Sunday.
Cindy, thank you SO MUCH. Yes, differences are inevitable but can be wonderful, right? I vote for enjoying them whenever possible. Celebrating our common ground. Focusing on the positive increases it. Much love to you.
Awwww…thanks! I love you too.
I love people who play with my kids like they are the most fun people in the world.
Oh man that is the BEST!! Good add! I love it when people love my kids. Thank you for visiting, Stephanie! : ))
I love you! I just had a 30 mom chair massage and sat down for a pedi and thought I would cry while reading your thoughts. I love all the above AND people who are passionate about life and aren’t afraid to speak for a cause. I love people who care about our earth and all of God’s tiniest creations. I love talking to strangers who respond like they love our exchange as much as I do. I could go on and on but I’m going to close my eyes and enjoy this leg and foot massage.
Jennie those are all excellent! I really like the part about strangers… I love your FB posts about meeting strangers in the Myriad gardens and how it brightens your day. I am POSITIVE you brighten their day too, xoxo
I love a person who is generous with a smile or a hug or a kiss on the cheek, when you least expect it. I love people who are comfortable in their own skin and help me feel more comfortable in mine. I love people who share their love with a simple bonfire or by allowing me to kiss their baby animals on the lips, as much as I want. Oops you guessed it, I love you too Marie! 🙂
This was so beautiful Rose! Thank you. Comfortable in our skin is contagious. I catch it from my wonderful friends like YOU all the time. You are always welcome here for bonfires and baby llama kisses.
I love people who laugh long and loud and hard about totally inappropriate things.
I love people who feel deeply, who see greatness and wonder in ordinary things.
I love people who make hilarious typos on Twitter and laugh about it the next day.
I love people who love people.
I love people with questionable balance, but unquestionable goodness.
I love people who read.
I love people who love animals.
I love people who believe strongly in what they do, and are willing to accept it’s possible they’re wrong, but they believe it anyway.
I love blond writer hobby farmers who make me shortbread and frittatas and English muffin bread.
xoxo
M… This may or may not have made me tear up a little.
Or a lot. xoxo
p.s. CARBS
Beautifully written! I so want to steal this idea and write my own list! I love babies and grandmas and grandpas and yes, cats freak me out more than a little bit!
Lovely post!
Hi Heather! Thank you so very much. I was just overwhelmed by wonderful people that day. My life is full of them. If you write your post will you share it with me? I’d love to read it. Thank you for visiting! xoxo