Finding Friends Along the Way.
I recently read that Americans live to work but that Europeans work to live. I’ve thought about that quite a bit. I do think that as a culture we put ourselves into our work and often wrap our identities up with what we do to pay the bills. The question, “What do you do?” translates into how do you make a living and is used as a way to size up someone we’ve just met. As a single mother who owns her own business I do find that many of my friendships are born from my work experience. My staff and clients all become my friends. It’s hard to find the time (or the energy) to get out and do new things when you work long hours, often including weekends. Makes sense that social media has become such an integral part of our day — it’s a way to feel connected while we’re working so hard!
Recently, two friends that I’ve really enjoyed in my life have moved on with their lives — and therefore out of mine. I’ll miss seeing their cheerful faces on a regular basis, and already feel the void of the special camaraderie we shared. But, I applaud them for finding the courage to embrace new paths and wish them complete satisfaction and happiness with their respective decisions. Here’s to making the most of our workaday worlds, and to enjoying the friends we make along the way… for as long as they may last.
