It will come as little surprise to discover, I am not the most sociable of people.
Some people thrive on social settings. They love nothing better than being in the middle of all the hub of activities. They feed off the buzz of interactions. It works for them.
Fine.
My make up is not that way wired. Being a happily married husband my beloved wife continues to be a good influence on me in terms of getting me into being more sociable. She’s hardly desperate to be a big social animal herself, but she has an amazing way of making friends wherever she goes.
Of late that’s allowed me to enjoy outings in social settings that I hadn’t previously. As I enjoy them – genuinely enjoy them – so it informs me of the great good in gatherings. That great good is finding yourself in a relaxed setting with quality people who are just there to enjoy themselves. Nothing rowdy, nothing coarse, nothing overpowering, just good conversation with good food and drink.
It’s a beautiful thing.
What makes it all the more beautiful is the authenticity. The informality, the focus on being relaxed, the permission to be you and no one else and the delight in knowing new people and differing perspectives that enhances your own life. It’s simple and it’s wonderful.
I wonder if others could learn from such gatherings? Maybe that’s just me thinking out loud.
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For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
C. L. J. Dryden
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