Thank you for the kind words... and I have definitely softened in the past years. Even get a touch of sentimentality from time to time. Tear up rather easily but enjoy it when it happens.
The pain that comes with loneliness is caused by the fact that it's only a thought, and a fear based on at that. But how can you really be lonely when everything is you. You are everywhere.... sans the stories things are more real and yes, clearly a dream as well.... go figure.
Love ya, Jed.