We Are Fragile, Like Spider Webs

In my area of northern California, spiders are plentiful. Frequently I step outside to find magnificent webs spanning the landscaping.

Sometimes, I don't see them until I have had that unsettling experience of walking through them.

Recently, a friend had a strong reaction to an off-handed comic observation that I made about a company that changed its customer service procedures to a less user-friendly protocol. Her response seemed to me to be stronger than was called for by the comment, and I felt judged, demeaned and censored as a result.

Perhaps we walked through each other's webs.

I have no great moral adage with which to end this post, only a renewed appreciation for how delicate we all are, and a reminder to keep that in my awareness.

Blessings!
David