Having dinner.
Tonight I had my evening meal with a good friend. I very much enjoyed myself it certainly wasn't the food that gave cause.
When we sit down to nourish ourselves with food and drink, there exists a unique opportunity to make bonds with those who share the table. What I originally thought would be a quick eat-and-go turned out to be great conversation with accompanying rations.
Many of us often feel lonely from time to time. Being in Gainesville and away from my family and friends in Bradenton brings me to face stretches of loneliness quite often. Deep down, some of us even feel that we can't be honest with others when we do speak because we'll be judged, either by our action or inaction.
But I think it helps to talk. To discuss with others the current course of our lives and its hopeful direction into the future. Embracing a sense of community and forming bonds with good people makes life easier.
In practice, sharing a meal relieves my stress and allows me to recharge. So to my friend who always seems to be thanking me, I'd like to thank you tonight.
When we sit down to nourish ourselves with food and drink, there exists a unique opportunity to make bonds with those who share the table. What I originally thought would be a quick eat-and-go turned out to be great conversation with accompanying rations.
Many of us often feel lonely from time to time. Being in Gainesville and away from my family and friends in Bradenton brings me to face stretches of loneliness quite often. Deep down, some of us even feel that we can't be honest with others when we do speak because we'll be judged, either by our action or inaction.
But I think it helps to talk. To discuss with others the current course of our lives and its hopeful direction into the future. Embracing a sense of community and forming bonds with good people makes life easier.
In practice, sharing a meal relieves my stress and allows me to recharge. So to my friend who always seems to be thanking me, I'd like to thank you tonight.