Illnesses or deaths of a close friend, relative or spouse probably present our biggest challenges.
Loss of a job means tremendous change especially now when jobs are very hard to find. This can cause us to change our daily routine.
Loss of relationship is not always because of death. Sometimes people move and sometimes people change how they feel about one another. That would include divorce and any type of breakdown of a relationship.
So, if we find ourselves somehow out of the circle, what should we do?
The first thing to remember is to NOT stay inside the comfort of our homes. Indeed, we MUST step outside of our "comfort zone".
People are not going to come knocking at your door, so you must get out and "knock" on theirs.
When there is a death, for instance, you can pretty much count on people giving those left lots of attention for about three weeks. So, then what should you do?
Well, for us, church represents a big part of our life. Hobbies like quilting, sewing, knitting scrapbooking, photography often open doors to being in groups of people with the same interest.
Most times we reach out to others, rather than sitting in the corner waiting for them to come to us, we are pleasantly surprised.
Volunteer to help others and visit people who cannot get out so easily. You will find it helps you as much as it helps others!
Step out and see how much you can make your life special by forgetting your problems and doing interesting things with interesting people.
Be the one who "shows up" and see how a circle of new friends surrounds you!
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