Both Sides Now

Tim Nadelle told me today about a recent concert with Judy Collins, who said that our generation will never get "old". It got me thinking about her song about clouds, and how important it is to appreciate all aspects of life, not just the warm and fuzzy stuff. In the spirit of her song, here are some paraphrased quotes from recent conversations:
- " I felt very comfortable speaking about spiritual things there...I really appreciated that it was possible to hear from lots of different perspectives."
- "It all felt really "New-Agey" to me and I made a point of avoiding the place..."
- "I was only there for a short time, but it made a huge impact...the place was very different when I returned some years later..."
- "I avoided going to the Seed because it seemed unhealthy socially and spiritually..."
- "I'd pretty much forgotten about the Seed, but when I saw the list of seedlings in the blog, I realized that I have a strong connection to many of these people, so I'm really looking forward to the reunion"

There is alot to reflect on. I actually appreciate the "negative" comments, because they help me to become more objective about my own experiences. Was I just looking at the world through rose-coloured glasses, or was there indeed something of the eternal spirit present?