It’s true that different drinks can create different modes of friendship. For example, sharing a cup of tea can create a cozy and intimate atmosphere, while sharing a beer or a glass of wine can create a more relaxed and social vibe.
Tea has been associated with more formal or refined social settings, such as afternoon tea parties or business meetings. It’s also a common drink for close friends or family members to share during intimate conversations or catch-ups.
Beer, on the other hand, is often associated with casual and laid-back social gatherings, such as sporting events or parties. It’s a popular drink for friends to enjoy while hanging out and having a good time.
Wine is often considered a more sophisticated drink, associated with fine dining and formal events. Sharing a bottle of wine can create a sense of intimacy and relaxation, making it a popular choice for romantic dates or dinner parties with close friends.
Of course, these associations can vary depending on cultural and personal preferences. Ultimately, it’s the company and the context in which the drink is consumed that creates the mode of friendship.
Happy group of Latin American friends toasting with beer.
Pouring tea for a Friend is part of the engagement.
Amazingly, our Friendship grows as I faithfully read their
weekly e-messages. They truly nurture me spiritually.
This week, Six Seconds wrote about “How to get more JOY from
FREUDENFREUDE.” Definition of FREUDENFREUDE is simply “Taking
pleasure and enjoying another person’s success.” ( Schadenfreude is
just the opposite – Taking pleasure in other’s Misery.)
I actually experienced this unique Feeling of Joy recently when I
congratulated Will Schwalbe and Brian Wong’s on getting their books
published. Will’s “We Should Not Be Friends” and Brian’s “The Tao of
Alibaba” are truly much needed contributions to our World.
Rick Hanson introduced his CHANGE YOUR MIND – Relationship
Program- just after THE STRONG HEART.
He presented his programs in a joyful, and mellow caring tone
and demeanor. The graphic images used especially help many of us
feel and connect with his messages. For example:
Something that bothers you about another persons ?Something that blocks your future self-expression ?Something that you want to be more motivated for ?
I truly Love, admire, and respect these two fellows, because I believe
that they are sincerely doing what they do to benefit the World, and
they do it so effectively.
They are TRUE FRIENDS OF OUR WORLD and MY NON SIBI SED
I am so grateful to have received a signed copy of this book from my FF Brother, Brian A. Wong. THE TAO OF ALIBABA elicited most optimistically how Jack Ma and his Alibaba Team achieved their stupendous success from the start – with NO TECH, NO PLAN, and NO MONEY. In praising THE TAO OF ALIBABA, Dr. Parag Khanna, International bestselling author of THE FUTURE IS ASIAN, suggested, ” This book will teach entrepreneurs how to build a global business better than any MBA course ever could.”
For me, I was especially impressed by Jack Ma’s advice to Brian, when the latter was thinking of striking out on his own to achieve meaningful contributions. Jack obviously knew Brian’s personality and capabilities very well already. His advice to Brian was succinct and specifically suited: “ Go deeply explore some poorest locations and communities.” I think Jack knew that Brian will find the True Compass, and Opportunities and Urgent Challenges are waiting there in abundance for solutions.
Helping and Caring to uplift people in need – inclusively, intelligently, and determinedly – is essentially what THE TAO Of ALIBABA is about. I also learned from this book that Teaching, Educating, and Sharing Knowledge – proudly yet humbly – are important in our efforts to serve the World together. We know that Jack Ma is a superb LEADER-Teacher. Brian has similar Capabilities and Compassion. THE TAO OF ALIBABA unquestionably is a very helpful Global Teaching Tool. Thank you, Brian, for sharing your unique personal experience with all of us. You are a dear personal friend, and you are a true “Friend of Our World”.
My good friend, James G Luce, thinks a mile a minute. I usually can’t keep up with him. But he is kind and often slowed down a bit and patiently explained what I was still puzzled about.
I thanked him for WALKING MY PACE WITH ME.
He replied,” WE ARE ALL WALKING DOWN THE ROAD TOGETHER. The conversation is enlightening at all times.”
I inquired if there is a song already with that name, and if not will he compose one for our <https://FRIENDSHIPOLOGY.net>
James first mentioned that “ON THE ROAD AGAIN” written by Bob Dylan and sung by Willie Nelson was worth remembering. He dashed out the following composition the following day:
Walking Down the Road Together
By j. luce
Inspired by Billy Lee
(Sung to the tune of Roundup Lullaby, my favorite childhood song)
