On a Shrinking Social Circle
So, as I get older, I've noticed my friend group is getting smaller. It's not that I suddenly hate everyone, but I'm finding it harder and harder to connect with people these days. Most conversations just feel...shallow. I'm craving chats about big ideas and personal growth, but it seems like everyone's stuck on complaining about politics or arguing about stuff they can't control.
Seriously, everyone seems so into drama and negativity. It's like no one's happy unless they're worked up about something. All this complaining about things we can't change is just exhausting. There's so much good we could be doing, but it's like people would rather just be mad all the time.
I think this whole thing is a sign of something bigger going on in our society. We're all so disconnected – from ourselves, our communities, even nature. And that's leading to a serious lack of meaning in our lives.
People keep telling me that as I age, I should surround myself with people who "get" me. You know, the ones who will push me to be better, support me through tough times, and make my later years awesome. But where are these magical people? Honestly, the people my age that I meet just seem to complain even more!
I've already cut ties with the people who were dragging me down. But finding folks who inspire me and bring me joy? That's proving to be a real challenge. If I could just find a few people I really click with, I think I'd feel a lot less like an island.
I'm not giving up on finding some engaging people to hang out with, but in the meantime, I might just need to content myself by embracing my inner grumpy old man.
Wish me luck!