I attended a friend's 85th birthday celebration, and it was a perfect right speech event. She had invited all of us because she wanted to thank us for all the food, company and help she received during her recovery from knee surgery. So it was a gratitude event. She had food for us, and we were all connected by our right action in regards to our friend. This made it so easy to talk to people, even if they were strangers to me, and unlike my usual shy self, I felt pretty comfortable and sure of a friendly encounter if I stood by someone. I left feeling happy and relieved.
Social events can be marred for me when people cluster in groups and don't include strangers. The one-upsmanship thing about how long have you known her and how close are you is maddening to me. Some people want to know what you do, meaning how important are you. Others need to know where you live, so they can place you. None of that was happening yesterday. People asked how we knew the hostess, and that was a good opener for connection and further conversation. Little granddaughters were serving food, and they relaxed the atmosphere. The good will was pallitable. Right intention was set by the hostess and permeated the air, and the result was warm and loving. Ah.
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