A Sense Of Belonging

What do you like to do in your free time? Who do you like to spend your free time with? What gives you a sense of purpose or boost your self-esteem? Everyone wants to feel like they belong somewhere. People need positive face to face contact with others to feel like they have a sense of purpose. A group you could say you fit in with. If it were not for my friends, my life would be dull and boring, even a little depressing. I would not have that sense of belonging or support outside of my family, and everyone needs time always from their families to let off steam.
I have the greatest group of friends or I should say two really good girl friends. Over the years my circle has gotten smaller, but that’s ok. I have learned it is not about how many friends I have, but the quality of the people that I spend my time with. In fact the Mayo Clinic states, “Quality counts more than quantity. While it's good to cultivate a diverse network of friends and acquaintances, you also want to nurture a few truly close friends who will be there for you through thick and thin”. My friends have walked with me through the best and the worst times of my life. We have seen each other through marriages, births and even deaths. This
Then I have work, school and a house to maintain. My friends understand this. They are all in the same place in their lives as I am. They may not be going to school, but they have been there before. They understand that if I go all week without talking to them, it does not mean that I am mad at them. They just know that I am busy and so are they. We can text each “hi” and that can be good enough for a week full of work and kids activities. I have had friends in the past that would get mad at me for being too busy to hang out because of school or my children. They would make me feel upset that I didn’t have time for them also. Friends should uplift you, not make you feel bad about