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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Let No Man Put Asunder


How many people can say their ex-spouse is one of their best friends?

I'm blessed to have a terrific relationship with the mother of my oldest boy. She's the woman I spent my twenties with, became a parent for the first time with, and went through some of life’s most profound and transformative experiences with - and we're still speaking!

Not just speaking, but communicating with respect, compassion and insight.

We met Friday to talk about our son, who is about to graduate from high school in a few months. Like many of the conversations we've had since we divorced, it was honest, open, positive and constructive.

As I left the coffee shop, it got me thinking about the vast difference between form and content. The bond between us has transcended role definition. In fact, there's no need to define it all. It's good.

Running a few miles a week is form. So is lifting weights, abdominal work, stretching and eating well. Content is treating your body the way it deserves to be treated, so it does the same for you.

Content over form. The proper focus is rare, but always there for us to re-evaluate and get right in the future.

Today is a good day to think about that. So is tomorrow.

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