by ingrid
24. February 2011 06:05
My friend Karen sent heartpings to a friend struggling with addiction. After Karen received her email reminder that the last card had been sent she called her friend Amanda, interested in her response. Apparently her Serenity cards had been taped all over the house.
Another woman framed hers. Heartpings were designed as cards of support. They linger as inspirations and reminders of a friend’s compassion.
Yet though the messages resonate, the significance of heartpings in not found in the words themselves. The messages matter because of their continuity, a continuity that confirms a commitment.
Ironically, though we’ve never had so much technology to help up connect, we find it increasingly hard to stay connected. Phone calls get dropped into voice mail. Emails pile up. Texting and twittering and…it’s all good for quick, touch-base communication. But a physical reminder becomes something to hold, when you can’t be present in person.
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