Have you ever gone out fishing? Or, as my father would say, "Drown some worms." For those of us who aren't professionals, we fish mainly for the joy of occasionally catching something and the companionship of spending time with a friend or two. There's very little brain work required in fishing, so it leaves plenty of time to chat and goof around. Plus, you get out in the sun, enjoy watery breezes, and generally fall in love with nature.
We do a lot of things for the joy of being with others. Picnics. Barbeques. Church socials. Weddings. Book clubs. There's a never ending list of gatherings. Why? Sure, not everyone enjoys being in a crowd, but not every gathering is large. Pick the size that makes you comfortable and experience those. There's no right or wrong about it. We all need connections to those around us, and what better way than to have fun while you're gathering.
One of the things my teachers drilled into me during elementary school was, "If you want a friend, be a friend." There's a lot of truth there. It goes hand-in-hand with, "No man is an island." We aren't alone in life, no matter how hard we try. Since we can't completely avoid everyone, at least have some fun. Go out in nature, rent a boat, take along some worms, and build some memories.
- M
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