A Lightbulb Moment
Think of your three best friends (past or present). How did you make a connection and become friends? From what I know, a lot of people make friends through activities. Maybe doing sports together, sharing a hobby, volunteering together, going to the movies, playing games, or going on a hike. Well, that's not me. Oh sure, I've done many activities and met a lot of people that way, but I struggle to make real connections through shared activities. Let me give you an example: Macy and I attended college together for two years. We carpooled home for the holidays and went on a ministry trip to New York City together. We went to South Africa as interns. We assembled beds, painted window frames, refurbished a desk, and baked together. Despite all this, we did not connect. The friction between us was palpable. One night I broke down crying because of a family issue. I sobbed out my story to Macy. She was speechless at first. Who was this unfamiliar and emotionally vulnerable person?