In his beautiful book, Soul Mates , Thomas Moore contemplates the nature of friendship.
Friendships often begin in a soulful way through the workings of fate.
Recently, I have had several opportunities to reflect upon my friendships. One such opportunity was a recent celebration with a few close friends. Our interests aren't necessarily all the same, and we're all at various points in our worldly careers and in child-rearing. We have come from different backgrounds and different parts of the country. Yet we have laughed together, cried together, celebrated and mourned together through the years.