Right Place/Right Time

Ever find yourself in the right place at the right time only you didn't know it was the right place until that right time?

There are some moments in life where we see the path we are on and for a moment we can glimpse where it is going... and in that moment we know if we are heading in the right direction or if we need to adjust our heading.

Recently I sat in a room full people all but one were strangers to me... and they allowed me to listen to their stories. They shared there feelings, their trials, their mistakes... and the most courageous couple shared their resentments, love, apologies and commitments to one another. It was all said out loud... no whispering, and only a hint of hesitation. Every word carefully chosen, every feeling exposed. I was in awe of their strength, their will, and their love. There are things I wish I could say... deep emotions, lost feelings ... harsh words of resentment for unspeakable hurts, tender words of admiration and love lost in my soul. There are unspoken apologies that echo in my mind and commitments yet to be made.

Somehow I became connected with these strangers ... I can't tell you their names, but I see each of their faces clearly. Somehow the events in my life that brought me to this moment intertwined with events from theirs. And as I gave thought to my own disappointments and the obstacles I see before me as I face each day I was given a gift. Not the kind of gift wrapped in pretty paper but a more priceless possession. I was given the gift of company. It was not a gift I discovered in that perfect moment... it was something I found much later as I reflected on what I was fortunate to share that night. I can not put into words my admiration for each person there that night. I am thankful for this moment ... one which I thought I'd only be an observer and I found myself to be a participant ... I am grateful to know we all must work to create our dreams ... to find our path. We all must be able to say I'm sorry and I am wrong and we need to adjust the course we are on so we can find our way to the selves we want to be.

It's reassuring to know I found myself in the right place at the right time.