I definitely feel like society has become too isolated and I'm a writer. We love isolation. However, every time I attend a social event, I dread it and think of ways to get out of it. Then I finally decide that I'm no coward and attend anyway. The funny thing is, I never have a bad experience, either. It's often rewarding. Perhaps what we take in every day shapes our minds to fear a more social life. Every potential friend is a potential enemy. Every chance to break bread with others is a potential chance to get out face broken by others. I think we need to move past this. It's definitely causing a lot of harm. Great post, Gino.
Thanks, Parker. I really appreciate you reading and commenting.
I fully agree that "what we take in every day shapes our minds," whether it is to fear a more social life or shaping us to desire to be seen as great or even want a new car. Formation is happening to us actively and passively. I think it takes great wisdom and awareness to state to notice it and discern. Asking, "Is this the kind of formation that I want to have?" And if not, taking the brave step of going to the social event despite the discomfort. Good for you! In that act of faith, we truly learn a new way to see!
I definitely feel like society has become too isolated and I'm a writer. We love isolation. However, every time I attend a social event, I dread it and think of ways to get out of it. Then I finally decide that I'm no coward and attend anyway. The funny thing is, I never have a bad experience, either. It's often rewarding. Perhaps what we take in every day shapes our minds to fear a more social life. Every potential friend is a potential enemy. Every chance to break bread with others is a potential chance to get out face broken by others. I think we need to move past this. It's definitely causing a lot of harm. Great post, Gino.
Thanks, Parker. I really appreciate you reading and commenting.
I fully agree that "what we take in every day shapes our minds," whether it is to fear a more social life or shaping us to desire to be seen as great or even want a new car. Formation is happening to us actively and passively. I think it takes great wisdom and awareness to state to notice it and discern. Asking, "Is this the kind of formation that I want to have?" And if not, taking the brave step of going to the social event despite the discomfort. Good for you! In that act of faith, we truly learn a new way to see!