The other morning I had an experience that I am not only dying to blog about, but I think it's pertinent that I do. While in my own little head-space of a world, I just about accidentally ran over a fellow gym-goer coming out of the public bathroom stall. Not only was she forgiving of the fact that I clearly was not watching where I was going, but she handed me a great big smile and hello. I returned the greeting....kinda.
Moments later after taking my spot on the floor in the cardio room, this beautiful lady approached me with concern in her eyes asking if I was okay and gently bringing to my attention that I didn't seem like myself minutes early when our paths crossed. My mind raced 72 ways in under 30 seconds... "I don't? Wait, am I okay? I am tired. Maybe she can see that I am tired. I don't have any concealer under my eyes. That's it. I look tired. Or maybe because you don't pay attention Chrissy! You practically ran her over in the bathroom. Get aware."
So I responded, "Yes, I'm alright."
Normally life would continue on but my intuitive nature kicked in on overdrive and I tuned-in. Something wasn't right. And then it hit me. I quickly leaned over to the girlfriend on the other side of me and asked her to remind me of the name to my left. And she did. I was horrified. She only gave me her first name, but I immediately knew her last. Why? Because she IS MY FRIEND. This is a friend of mine that I speak to almost daily on Facebook. We share the same interests and invite each other to local fitness and/or spiritual events. Are you kidding me? Has it gotten to that point where I more easily can remember a face via it's profile picture than standing right next to me? I couldn't help but wonder how many times have I truly connected with another inside the vortex of social media, and then go and walk passed them at the mall without a clue. I was horrified and slightly embarrassed, but my integrity drives my bus. I told her immediately what had happened and confessed that this moment is not only a sad one, but a game changer. Perhaps I need to blog, then close the lap top for the day, and get out into the world! As blessed as I feel for those connects reached online, it is time to step up and into the light, allowing the same connections to happen just as quickly outside the www.com existence.
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