people as black holes

I have a friend I've been trying to reach out to for some time now, about 10 years, with varied success. The problem lies in her excessive self-centeredness, which she acknowledges, which makes things trickier because it's like double jeopardy to point out something that has been laid out on the table in the first place.

Nevertheless, when things seem dire and frustration is knocking, all we can do is have faith. In ourselves, in her, in the universe. Even if it seems the universe is bent on a karma rampage lately. I haven't been spared myself, as my car healing in the shop can attest. Despite my misfortune I know I'm fortunate, metal can be bent or replaced, flesh and bone cannot.

So despite this lull in my spirits I feel good I feel blessed. I may not know where I stand with some people, but there are more people I know I can lean on.

Good night world, and Merry Christmas.