Kindred Spirit

What is a Kindred Spirit? Most Anne of Green Gables Fans would know. According to a blogpost by a girl with the pen name of Miss Dashwood, Kindred Spirits are friends who always know what to say, but don't need words to know how you feel. A friend with whom you can feel safe and mirrors your own thoughts. You understand each other and have that special connection. Essentially, your souls are made of the same stuff. In Anne of Green Gables, Anne finds 'Kindred Spirits' in unique places. They don't always start out liking each other, but eventually Anne's way of seeing the world wins people over. The  digital age, and in particular, blogging, is just a new way for people to form Kindred Spirits. When we blog about our ways of seeing the world, and our own perceptions, it puts our ideas out into the universe. Instead of having to wait to meet someone in order to become friends, you can find friendship with people from all over.

While commenting on blogs dedicated to Anne of Green Gables, I have found camaraderie with many people outside of my world in Provo. While I am still working on getting them to comment on my own ideas, I find it that our shared love of the characters in Anne's story is a great place to start.