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Post by SfSeagull on Apr 6, 2002 22:57:00 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone here knows what Leslie Parrish is up to these days? A Bridge Across Forever used to be one of my all time favorite books. For me, she was the heart and soul of that most wonderful story. A glorious lady. Any information would be most welcomed.
Love, SFSeagull
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Post by Wildaisy on Apr 7, 2002 13:19:45 GMT -5
I agree with you, SF, about Leslie Parrish being a glorious lady--and I also think she had a great deal to do with most of Richard Bach's books. I, too, wonder where she is now and what she is doing, and I would love to know. But we have been told by Richard, in his explanation about their divorce, that she wants to live a private life; and I think we should respect that. Having spent some time in public myself, I know that yearning for privacy; and I respect her desire and her need for it. I do believe that she has some gifts left to give us (maybe some books of her own?), and I look forward to the time when she is ready to grace us once again with her presence--this time speaking with her own voice. We may have some wonderful surprises in store when Leslie Parrish does decide to speak to us!
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Post by SfSeagull on Apr 9, 2002 21:57:11 GMT -5
"I do believe that she has some gifts left to give us (maybe some books of her own?), and I look forward to the time when she is ready to grace us once again with her presence--this time speaking with her own voice. We may have some wonderful surprises in store when Leslie Parrish does decide to speak to us! "
I agree whole-heartedly , Wildaisy. I have always thought that Leslie has gifts that the entire planet could benefit from--particularly at this time. (and selfishly speaking--- I miss her 'voice'. Her Self-Clarity and Self-Committment of matters-Love-Service-Self--continue to inspire. I hope the day she feels ready to grace us is soon upon us.
Love, SFSeagull
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Post by Wildaisy on Apr 10, 2002 9:03:06 GMT -5
Thank you, SFSeagull. When you spoke of hoping that Leslie Parrish will be speaking to us soon, it made me think--how would we know? So, if anyone out there does hear of Leslie publishing a book or speaking to us in some other way, please let us know! I think many of us would be interested.
Wildaisy
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Post by SfSeagull on Apr 12, 2002 21:13:56 GMT -5
Aaaaah Wildaisy and All
Remember towards the end of ABAF when Leslie and Richard take their LOVE on the road to speaking engagements....? Leslie talks about being shy about going public again with the topic of Love---given her experience with speaking out against the VN war?
and then lays them and us out with her brief but oh so remarkable view on soulmates! Its this HIGH wisdom of human-ness that I miss from LP.
I wonder what her thoughts and feelings and insights are now? 'ring' 'ring' 'ring' hold on....
"Hello.................just a minute
LESLIE!..........its for you!!!!"
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Post by a2omega on Apr 13, 2002 4:21:43 GMT -5
There must be a million reasons for Leslie not to come here or identify herself. We can revere her and be thankful for all she added to all our lives through Bridge and One, however how little we have learned if we rely on there only being one LP. Focusing on the memories of the one we have known and hanging our heads in deference to her means that we just may not see the others in the continuum of life who are walking on the same route and carrying on the 'traditions' and rituals that have come into being since we heard of that hectic love that R & L had for eachother. It's a Peter and the Mountain top experience - we want to erect a tabernacle to mark where we last saw her, a shrine to someone who has moved on. There were three people in Bridge and One (1, Richard; 2, Leslie; 3 their relationship). There was a human 'transfiguration' that was very good and very lovely and which made them shine brightly in our eyes. But like Peter, I believe that we need to move on......... Caterpillar Pupa Butterfly Let's look for the next generations of beautiful relationships and gorgeous people..... we will recognise them from those that we have seen before..........
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Post by Wildaisy on Apr 13, 2002 6:46:29 GMT -5
Thank you, A2. What a nice reminder! I'll bet there are some on this list who could teach some of us (at least me) about relationships. I don't have a great track record in that area, and I think some of the people on this discussion list (from the messages I've read) know a lot about relationships. I am ready to learn! Let me rephrase: 'I am now ready to learn through joy!'
Wildaisy
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Post by a2omega on Apr 13, 2002 10:07:01 GMT -5
>>Thank you, A2. It's a pleasure.... >>I'll bet there are some on this list who could teach some of us (at least me) about relationships. Well I won't get too 8) about it. Individually I suspect we would each be found wanting in terms of nurturing, maintaining and cherishing relationships. However, the synergy of all of us pooling our experiences would probably provide us all with some insight into the ways in which we can be open to eachother yet protected by one another. Don't know if I've said that right !!!? What I mean is that through joint reflection, we could all open up new channels for our own relationships and may be either realise that they aren't actually relationships or see the real value of the ones we have and redouble our efforts to make them all the most wonderful relationships in the world... I wouldn't say I've always been great with mine, however a model that I (we) try to keep to is this three-entity. My 'other half' (third?) and I refer to the relationship as something beautiful yet delicate, like a shimmering bubble. Each of the living beings; bubble, partner and I need to be satisfied by what all of us do. The bubble has rights, needs and desires, my partner does and so do I. If anyone of the three of us suffers, then we all do. When making decisions (no, not about colour of socks!! Well, generally not ) then the bubble can be an arbiter, it adds another dimension to measure our thoughts and feelings by.... Ask me if I always do the 'right thing' by the bubble and the partner and then I have to be honest and say "No!". I am egotistical, selfish, sneaky ... and I can rationalise with the best of them. Still, somewhere in the background, the bubble and the partner always come to light.... So a good model from a not so good person? I would like to think so...... What makes your relationships work? What makes them stumble? How do you meet the other person in their and your dreams? (and aspirations as well).
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Post by Wildaisy on Apr 13, 2002 11:50:44 GMT -5
Wow, A2, you said a lot! I am going to have to ponder some of this before I know what to say. I think it may just be possible that I am, deep down, a hermit at heart. I have always wanted a lot of solitude. What I believe about my own relationships is this: I attracted certain partners at particular times because of choices I made. There were times when I felt as though I wanted a companion/partner. Mostly, my partner would not understand my need for solitude, and would take it as a personal slight when I reached for so much alone time. Now I honestly believe that some of us are just meant to be by ourselves, with friends nearby for fun, but without an intimate partner in the house. I think I might be one of those people. In this world in which people always seem to be going two-by-two, I find myself going it alone. It is not always comfortable, but it does feel true to me. All of this is not to say that if I met a magical someone who understood that I might not want that person to share my life. I think I probably would, but so far he has not appeared, and I am not beating the bushes looking for him.
I'll ponder some more, and maybe when I meditate I'll come up with something more.
Wildaisy
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Post by a2omega on Apr 13, 2002 13:56:46 GMT -5
Sorry! ... didn't mean to rock the boat that much!!! .... I've been thinking further too!!! [glow=green,2,300]Suppose (using my model of 3 persons), just suppose the relationship got tired of being with R & L and went off to someone else. Perhaps to a hermit or perhaps to another couple..maybe even to a larger number still!!![/glow] Perhaps the 6th dimension is the one full of soulmates where age and gender, race and religion, class and intelligence are actually meaningless. There's a theory about the Holy Spirit that could link up with this!!! Black Box/Transponder/IFF - perhaps I'll lay that one on you later A2
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Post by SfSeagull on Apr 13, 2002 19:18:34 GMT -5
Oh dear A2 my playful phone call to Leslie was a lousy attempt at humour out here in the Never, Never. I certainly didn’t think Ms Parrish would suddenly respond here! (Though wouldnt that be nice!) Not sure what you mean by ... “how little we have learned if we rely on there only being one LP. Focusing on the memories of the one we have known and hanging our heads in deference to her means that we just may not see the others in the continuum of life who are walking on the same route and carrying on the 'traditions' and rituals that have come into being since we heard of that hectic love that R & L had for eachother”<br> Mercy! that’s assuming quite a chunk of change about someone, don’t you think? (perhaps your response was in regards to another experience of yours) I am hardly hanging my head in deference to Leslie Parrish!--that is so hilarious that you would assume something like that. I will always treasure the Leslie of ABAF and One--and I thought some of her ideas that R wrote down would be fun to discuss here on an internet message board. Please don’t interrupt that as erecting a tabernacle to her. Ideas that speak to one’s soul are gifts to be mined--regardless of time and space When you say "its time for us to move on.." Move on from what If the topic does not interest you then that's cool don't participate..no biggie I’m curious though as to why this all struck such an impassioned response from you---
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Post by flyboy1 on Apr 14, 2002 13:20:32 GMT -5
I wonder what Leslie thinks of Richard's new publications--clearly children's books at this point. But many thought that JLS was a children's book and look what happened there! But flying ferrets? What next?
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Post by ray on Apr 17, 2002 7:02:19 GMT -5
God yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanna meet leslie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Bea on Apr 17, 2002 21:13:59 GMT -5
I have always wondered about Miss Parrish. But I also want to honor her privacy. That desire of hers comes out loud and clear in the book, A Bridge Across Forever. But it would be nice to talk about her ideas that Mr Bach chronicled. One of my favourites is the letter she wrote to Richard after it was apparent to her that he was bringing his harem out west. That letter is one of the most singularly beautiful things I have ever read. Her interpretation of a relationship as a Concerto has been something that has stayed with me ever since. Plus, her ability to sift through her anger and hurt to communicate her love and understanding of and for Richard is simply remarkable.
Hey Ray!--who wouldn't want to meet such a glorious person!
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Post by SfSeagull on Apr 21, 2002 0:32:49 GMT -5
Bea! Great to see and read your post! I LOVE the ideas of Leslie's in ABAF and 1. I love the letter that Leslie sent Richard, also! Its difficult to remove oneself from ones one own hurt and disappointment and' empathize with the 'source' of your own pain. Particularly, if you happen to be of the breed that wants to negate the emotional, as I used be. (and from what I can tell Richard was as well)
What stronger power is there than the Love that sees the fear in your Beloved and understand it, as Leslie did.
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