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Oh, I agree...I just don't like "structured" activties, so church BBQ's are awesome, but I don't like Bible Studies. Been to tons, and I struggle sitting there and listening, having to be there for a certain start time and end time, etc. I don't get much out of it because I am usually looking for it to end, and of course I don't stand around to fellowship afterwards because I feel so much of my time was waisted in structured activity that I feel like a rat in a cage and just need to break free.
That sounds very similar to me.. only my mom and brother are a lot like that too.. and so is my dad I enjoy going places and smiling at people I walk past, or saying a friendly greeting or something like that, but to just walk up to someone and start chitchatting.. nope.I like structure.....
About socializing. I am not a very social person. I do not consider myself asocial, I am just not social. (Some of you will say those are the same thing.) I am generally not one to chat up people in the grocery store or walking along a trail. I am one who generally keeps to myself and is quiet. I also do not like social places such as hanging out at bars, coffee shops, or even parties. I am not one who needs a great deal of friends, nor do I need positive strokes from others.
My mother and brother are the kind who talk to everyone everywhere.
StarryEyes said:That sounds very similar to me.. only my mom and brother are a lot like that too.. and so is my dad I enjoy going places and smiling at people I walk past, or saying a friendly greeting or something like that, but to just walk up to someone and start chitchatting.. nope.
I tend to keep to myself also.. however, I'm beginning to see more and more beauty in opening up.. to the right people.. although I'm struggling to find passages in the Bible on this topic. Anyone have any references?
Proverbs 2:11 (King James Version)
11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
I found that, but that sounds like the opposite.. so I'm rather confused.
Structure --> Security --> Safety --> Comfort --> Lowered Guard --> Openness --> Happiness
OK - I still don't get it???
That sounds very similar to me.. only my mom and brother are a lot like that too.. and so is my dad I enjoy going places and smiling at people I walk past, or saying a friendly greeting or something like that, but to just walk up to someone and start chitchatting.. nope.
I tend to keep to myself also.. however, I'm beginning to see more and more beauty in opening up.. to the right people.. although I'm struggling to find passages in the Bible on this topic. Anyone have any references?
Proverbs 2:11 (King James Version)
11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
I found that, but that sounds like the opposite.. so I'm rather confused.