Do you find that whenever you’re doing well

Someone you know in your family or circle of friends isn’t?
Conversely, when you’re feeling low or down in the dumps, someone close to you is riding a high?
It’s as if there is some universal cosmic balancing with the amount of joy and sadness in the world.

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JustNik · 51-55, F

I don’t really have that, but I notice a balance in life in general. I rarely have good without a cost or ill without a silver lining of some kind. To be fair, my circle is exceedingly small and I rarely speak with most of it.

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Ghostinthemachine · M

@JustNik Have you picked up a few new stragglers along the way?

JustNik · 51-55, F

@Ghostinthemachine No, the only new faces in the circle have been the rotation of the daughters’ friends and such. I never put any effort into it. 🤷‍♀️

Ghostinthemachine · M

@JustNik Funny how are kids become responsible for our new circle of friends later in life, as our original circle friends shrinks as they find it’s her people to spend time with

DrWatson · 70-79, M

I think it might be a matter of people doing well and people doing not so well all the time, and when I am feeling one way I might be more conscious of those who are in the opposite condition. But they were there all along.

Just speaking for myself here.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@DrWatson This is an astute observation and I think you may be right

Colonelmustardseed · 36-40

Isn’t that better though? That way, everyone is able to switch out watching each other’s backs.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Colonelmustardseed But what if those that are living the good life don’t want to switch and suffer a little so that others may enjoy for a little while?

Colonelmustardseed · 36-40

@Ghostinthemachine That’s understandable. The opportunity is there though. If they’re struggling at the same time, helping one another is like drowning together.

Ghostinthemachine · M

@Colonelmustardseed sometimes it’s difficult to find the answers on your own, and need some help advice from someone with a different perspective

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