Where Do the Lonely Hearts Go?

That has been a question that I have pondered lately.

Why do it feel like we are wondering around the halls of life alone, when we are surrounded by so many?...

In today's society it so easy to get so caught up in making a "name" for ourselves, that we often times neglect the fact that there are real people all around us. Real people with the desire to connect and be appreciated.

Today, I had the pleasure of volunteering at an elementary school field trip. The day way filled laughter and fun... (Oh, yeah and water balloons) Throughout the day I witnessed children in their element some were shy and others were very outspoken... But the one thing they all shared in common was the need to connect on some level with the other kids. No one was left alone or by themselves because everyone was connected in a greater sense of community. At first what seemed like a nice picnic evolved into a spectacle of water! Why? Because it was a party!! Kids know how to mingle! In fact, the only ones that seemed to alienate themselves were the adults.

It seems that once we reach adulthood something changes within us. We no longer want to take the time to get to know those around us. It's too much of a burden to open up just a little and let another person see us for who we are.

Why is it that, when another person comes in earshot of us we clam up?

It's like this voice that says, "don't talk to me don't come over here, I just want to supervise these kids and go home, thanks". Or is that just the voice in my head? Hmm... I get like that sometimes, but only because I've been trained to do so... I hate that feeling.

I really like people in general, I love to have deep conversations with people about nothing in particular, but then again its something all the same. You see, I love to connect with people. Just to say hey how is it going?...really? I don't want to solve people's problems I am not a therapist, but it's nice to chat. That sense of connection is life changing.

Although I must admit that I am guilty of feeling like I'm wasting my time or annoying people, by genuinely being concerned. it's kinda silly really...

Is it because a lot of times we feel people only want to get something from us? But I have nothing to give, right? Wrong! Just a little bit of your time would be plenty.

I want to live a live full of love and support from my friends..is that the country life?

Kids can teach us so much about social interaction. They don't care so much about what you have or don't have. They could really care less about how many likes your page has, or who your following on twitter. They just want to play.

So where do the lonely hearts go? I don't know, but perhaps we could discuss it over water balloons in the park? Meet you there?

Simple!