Beautiful quote my friend! I'm sorry I haven't made contact with you because you are in my prayers today.
Interesting discussion... Understanding personal reality vs. reality. I've witnessed someone so in their head, clouded by lustful desires, that they weren't aware of their behavior or how they've made others feel. I can only say, at this time, this is my karma as I am guilty of the same.
I doubt that either of us expects perfection out of our friendships. But we both know the importance of supporting and helping one another in our highest aspirations. We both have a clear view of what is most important in this life. Even though we sometimes plod along and make mistakes in our behaviors we know now that we have the support of the Masters and the soul soldiers that they have drawn too us. Our confidence is now in the faith that as long as it takes we are on the right journey now.... till the end.