Not met yet, but know each other best

Technology has opened up a door to allow us to open our hearts to people we have never “met”, and maybe, never will. Some of the most beautiful hearts have revealed them self using only emoticons as facial expressions. I love knowing such a plethora of people and being a part of their life — even it it is just an email a day. Some of the most unconditional kindness and support has been from a man or woman who knows me on as “linda@wordpress” , “linda on MySpace” or “linda @ sbcglobal”.

However, my base self in some situations longs for a cup of coffee or glass of wine with some of the friends I have made here in our cyberworld. I wish to hear the voice of the woman who supported me through me angst with my ex. I long to see the eyes of the man who shares his days with me and playfully flirts in between darling description of his days as a single dad. I wish I could hug the social worker across the country that reassured me, “yes, all social workers wonder if they spent all those years in college for nothing and yes, the field really is worth it.” I want to take a walk with these different people and laugh at the absurdity of life.

But, would it all be different in person? Would the magic and beauty be gone with a different method of communication? Would our ability to be honest with the big stuff still happen? Would we stumble to chat without a delete key before us? Hmmmmm … I think with some friends it would be better and more lovely and amazing should we meet face-to-face. I think with other friends, we were never meant to really, meet … our reason and season in each others life is to stay confined to the computer. Bittersweet isn’t it? Still special, nonetheless.