Community

The elusive craving that plagues me. How do I find this sense of belonging among like-minded individuals? How do you develop heartfelt friendships with people that you actually communicate with more than once a week? It seems more like a phantasm than tangible reality.

I have friends and family that are spread out over the globe. I cherish those friendships and hope that many are lifelong relationships. I miss living close to family. We see each other about once a month or so, but the daily interaction isn't possible living in different cities.

Right now, Justin is my community. I am so glad to have his constant companionship, but sometimes I feel like we are living on a boat together. We briefly pass people by and make many acquaintances, but we have no anchor. We drift around, have great experiences, but can't find the right island to settle down on.

Lately many conversations seem to focus on this topic. We've met some groups that focus on living out community. We've made some connections with people that seem promising, but the future looms ahead. The thought of returning overseas is alluring yet painful. If we do take the plunge and invest in a community of friends, what happens when we have to leave again? The thought of starting over seems tedious and troublesome.

Anyone looking for a nomadic community?