This week, John and I are on vacation in Florida.
We step into pick-up games of tennis where we know no one.
I go to Starbucks where (unlike at home), no one knows me.
We go to church and look for connection among a sea of unfamiliar faces.
Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, confident or shy, we’ve all been in situations where we walk into a social gathering, a work event, the elevator in the building where we live, a church foyer, and know no one.
With so many eyes focused on phone screens, world is becoming more and more isolating. A Huffington Post article says,
Our time has been called the “age of loneliness.” It’s estimated that one in five Americanssuffers from persistent loneliness, and while we’re more connected than ever before, social media may actually be exacerbating the problem.
So how can you reach out and connect? It can take intentionality and courage, but it helps if you realize most people are as unsure as you are. Here are some suggestions:
