Spread

My sense of inner peace frequently waxes and wanes. 

Currently, part of it is due to changes and adaptations, but otherwise I can't completely explain why it is happening. 

It's frustrating. We have control over our minds, but at what point does trying to change your mentality get stifled by your circumstances? 

I know working and living alone has been having an affect on me. And I'm trying so hard to appreciate how much I've grown and how independent I've come, but scientifically speaking -- people need to touch and interact with other people. 

Before taking this job, I knew I was a social person -- but I didn't think I was that social; I really loved my alone time. And I still do. But I like choosing when to be alone. Some of my favorite days in Bologna were when I was completely by myself and wandering through the city.

But I was choosing to be alone, and also knew I could befriend someone new and interesting at any given moment (in addition to all of the incredible people who were already in my life).

I have learned now, that I truly do love and need people.

We take human interaction and touch for granted. 

Before starting this job, I already believed that everyone deserved to be accepted and loved, but after knowing what it feels like to be completely on your own -- I think people should take an extra effort to be perceptive and caring of every person that crosses their path. Small conversations and friendly smiles really can make a difference in someone's day.

So, spread your light and spread warm gestures. They'll help people more than you could ever know.