Belonging

Many people have an internal need of the feeling of belonging. Where do you belong? You may say that you belong to a church, a club, a sorority or fraternity, a band, etc.

Even though you may technically, physically be where you belong (such as a meeting or event), it's still possible to feel lonely in a room full of people. It's like you're disconnected from them for some reason. You are missing that feeling of belonging.

When I came back to the States, it took me a while to regain my definition of home, find where I fit in--where I belong. I was beyond thrilled to be back at my home university with my friends, but sometimes I found myself just missing my European life...like I didn't belong where I was. I think this had to with the reverse culture shock deal. However, later on, I came to realize that the world is where I belong--it is my home.

I admit that I still live in the past sometimes, and yearn for the days of yesteryear. I admit that I sometimes live in the future and spend hours upon hours daydreaming about and planning adventures. Something that I need to work on is living in the present...because the present is where I should belong.


Peace. Love. Happiness.
--TR