Today I’m happily linking up with The Gypsy Mama for Five Minute Friday.
The rules are simple, write for just 5 minutes on the prompt she gives.
Here we go. Ready? Begin.
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Connected
I’ve always been one to crave connections. Friends, family, other bloggers I’ve never met in real life, even the lady at the grocery store I want them all to like me. I want strong relationships.
Sometimes those connections come easy but not always. I find that relationships require effort and sometimes putting out the effort is tough. What if they don’t really get me? What if they have enough friends already? What if we don’t agree on something?
All the questions get my insecurities all flared up. And sometimes rather than connect I keep quiet. I’m afraid maybe rejection is waiting to pounce and instead of risking rejection I decide not to reach out.
But connection comes with the reaching out. The call, the text, the comment, the kind words, the smile – I’m sure there are others waiting and wishing for connection too.
Maybe I should be the one to take the first step?
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The End.
My five minutes is up, but speaking of connection, I wanted to add this…
(in)courage is hosting an (in)Real Life get together. I think it sounds like the perfect way to connect. I’ll be hosting one here in my town – check it out and find a meet-up close to you.
5 comments:
And you know the funniest thing is that half the people that you're asking all the questions about are probably thinking the same thing about you and don't reach out to you because of the same fears.
I totally know what you mean though. Reaching out is tough. Scary really sometimes. The fear of rejection is enough to keep me sitting in the corner sometimes, but really we all have a story to share...and somebody else who needs to hear it. :)
Reaching out has not been an issue for me. What I find hard to hurdle is people not reaching back...mainly, I think, because of my title "pastor's wife". either they think I "must" have enough friends or they are afraid to be my friend or maybe it is a fear of rejection from me? but either way, I tend to end up with few connections. This was a great reminder that I need to keep trying and keep reaching out...
I had to smile when I read this because I see you as the perfect picture of grace and choosing your comment carefully because of your self control - not rejection. I have often wished I could be more like you in that respect ;)
I use to wait for others to reach out for me. And I found myself still waiting. I am learning to take that first step towards staying connected. Great post!
Great post. I can totaly identify. Growing up I was a complete introvert. I've worked hard at noting being so. But, sometimes, it's still a major struggle to reach out.
I admire those who can speak to anyone about anything and have no difficulty making "connections".
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