Just a little bit closer

I find it interesting when two people basically believe the same things and want to go about achieving these things in the same way, but their approaches appear to be so different that if I didn't know their goals, I would never believe they had anything in common at all.

Often these differences are generational.  Adult children have an idea of who they think the older generation is and what they should or should not share with them.  It's cute in a way.  Sweet in it's own right.  Kind of like reversing the care those adults took during their childhood.

They don't want to shock Mom or Grandma, Uncle Harry or Great Auntie Irene, but what really happens is a gap in communication that could hinder everyone.

Mom probably really wants to know what points you in that direction, or away from it.  Grandma may not be the sheltered person you believe her to be.

What makes me think this?

Because I have pretty much the same belief systems I had in my twenties about the big things in life.  I have not chosen to sanitize my memories to fit this stereotype of the little gray haired grandmother, so even though I may be a bit more laid back , or produce a little less zeal, we are probably closer than you think.

And we'd probably be even closer if you want to share more.