We are sun and moon, dear friend;
we are sea and land.
It is not our purpose to become each other;
it is to recognize each other,
to learn to see the other
and honor him for what he is:
each the other's opposite and complement.”
Narcissus and Goldmund
February 13th is the birthday of my over decade long partner. From the outside, we make a nice looking couple; however, on the inside, we could hardly be more different. Both of us are quick to humor in a very quirky way, but our interests are rarely the same. He is very analytical, sports orientated, and conservative. I am emotional, spiritually orientated and fairly liberal. He is an avid television enthusiast whereas I am a dedicated reader and writer. I am nourished by people and he is nourished by solitude.
This actually brings balance to our relationship as there is no competitiveness and creates a large berth for our individual unfolding. We are both comfortable in our private space so we can spend stretches of time in our own worlds.
As we are so diverse, we are frequently exchanging roles as teacher and student. We can learn from our differences rather than being challenged. Admittedly, we both prefer to be the teacher and rarely succeed as an inspiring student.
Fortunately, we both agree to spending extended time by the gulf mid-winter. Although it is his birthday, I am the one gifted by the sunshine on the penthouse deck, watching the waves roll in. After we celebrate with an elegant birthday feast, I will settle back outside, sitting in the darkness. I will breathe in the stillness and watch the stars. My heart will fill with unspoken words as my spirit soars in the sky.
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