Monday, February 13, 2012

Networking

Throughout the years I have become more and more isolated.  This is the result never really feeling understood and stubbornness and irritability.  All of which stem from my abandonment issues and a less than nurtured childhood.  Which has led to even stronger feelings of disdain for my weakness, in that I have not been able to overcome these childish issues so far into my adulthood.  These heavy and unpleasant feelings weigh down my spirit, crippling my confidence, causing me to withdrawal into myself.

Aside from my debilitating introversion, I have a hard time meeting people because I have yet to find people who are interested in the same things that I am.  This has a great deal to do with the fact that I have lived in a small town all my life.  For one thing, there aren't a lot of people to talk to and then, the people that are around are concerned with small town drama.  

Well, last fall I moved out of that small town environment.  I have moved to a bigger town.   It is a small town too, but it is growing rapidly and it is less than a half an hour from an exciting city that is modest in size but it is also growing.  The city is attracting young and smart professional people.  And it has an Occupy group.  I want to participate in this movement very much; I think it is what I have needed for a long time, but I do not know anyone who would go to the meetings with me.  

I have done a lot of things on my own, but I am a bit nervous about getting into this by myself.  It would be nice to have a friend go with me.  So, I have decided to put up an ad on Craigslist to find a politically savvy woman who is looking to get involved with the Occupy movement and would like to carpool with me.  This will be my first time on Craigslist.  I'm a bit worried but hopeful.  I have perused the local personal ads and it looks like there are some people who are looking to meet new people.  Let's see if any want to get radical..


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  1. I am apprehensive for you (RE: craigslist) however prayerful (because perhaps you live somewhere where it is safe to seek out people this way). My guess Lori, is that by attending these meetings (even if alone), you will begin to meet some of the type of people you hope for. Try it. And let me know when you have. I am hopeful and rooting for you. Lastly, remember that, "a goal is a dream with a deadline." So, find out the dates of those meetings and slap a deadline on this here objective! You got thiss!

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    1. I got a response from someone that lives near me. I hope to meet her before this weekend so we can go to some gatherings this weekend. If she's not available or not serious I will still go. *deep breath* As long as I can find a babysitter..

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  2. I'm excited for you, keep your readers posted ;)

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