My Yogi tea bag today says, “Let things come to you.” While it’s imperative to set goals & go after them, sometimes you gotta stop, surrender & see what shows up. I’m grateful, as the year draws to an end, for my unexpected gift that keeps on giving.
I attended an event at Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Initiative a few weeks ago. For several months, I’d been hearing about the organization’s work, blending alternative therapies with treatment for patients & was intrigued. If anyone’s Urban Zen, it’s the Urban Pixie, right? I hoped to speak to someone about a possible connection & take it from there. With Laura Day leading an intuition exercise, the night was right!
Walking to the West Village after work, I felt cold upon arrival. I browsed the clothing, books & art available for purchase towards the cause & noshed on nibbles while I warmed up. I spied a handsome, hip, so-not-straight guy doing the same thing. While our eyes met a few times, neither of us struck up a conversation. We ended up on opposite sides of the room for the short program, but I never stopped sensing him out there.
Afterwards, eager to head home, I b-lined for the boy, saying, “I’m supposed to talk to you.” He replied, “I know, I’m supposed to talk to you, too,” without missing a beat. Like members of the same tribe, we just knew. I found out that he, JD’s, a life coach, full of positive energy, who empowers people to live the life they imagine. We exchanged stories & cards, certain we’d follow-up on each other.
JD called the next day & left an authentic, oh-so-open voice mail expressing enthusiasm over our meeting. I reciprocated in less than an hour, feeling no need to cultivate aloofness. We had our first drink date within that same week. He brought friends who I so adored & we all bonded in a big way.
The day after, JD called to tell me how I “exceeded his expectations” & wondering when we could get together again. I told him, “as soon as possible, pu-leeze!” He rang again on Christmas & I returned his call quickly, thinking the same thing. Yes-sir-ee, I’m in love with my new gay boyfriend. Meeting him was the easiest, most effortless exchange I’ve had in ages. I thank God for the gift of his friendship & shall add him to my collection of magnificent men-who-like-men & love me. (I know they’re available the other way, too.)
I went to Urban Zen seeking a connection of another kind. While that may/may not come to fruition, I got exactly what I needed that night. So thanks, Yogi, for the reminder to “let things come to you.” I know I won’t be disappointed when they do!
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