Seeing Tim again brought on no sense of revelation at that time and no great sense of insight. The �destiny effect� I felt the first time was subtle. Though I consider him my intellectual superior in some ways, it does not in any way make me feel less. And though my faith and knowledge in spiritual terms may surpass his, it in no way makes me feel greater. Therein lies a possibility for growth and deeper understanding. From our discussions this evening I feel it has been gleaned that we have much to teach one another. Even in our different views and disagreement on different subjects, I can see an added perspective for both of us to lead to higher understanding, stronger definition.
In thinking of Tim�s character I would say he is passionate in his beliefs, compassionate of other�s feelings, respectful of their differing views, a seeker of Truth like myself (but simply by a different approach), and overall a knowledgeable and quite likeable fellow. With all of this I see someone I would very much like to call friend. I hope he feels the same.
It�s rather amusing to me that as I left Joey�s house and was returning home, a realization struck me. One that I did not see until that moment, at least not clearly. But the anticipation and my desire to meet Tim and know him better and the positive experience of holding our discussion was the very feeling of �right� I felt all day long. As though I knew beforehand that it would turn out that way. Of course, who is to say that my desire for it to be that way did not cause that effect. Fact or faith? Decide for yourself.
~FIN
