The Joy of Connecting with Friends

Last week a group of us traveled to visit June, a close friend of mine who recently settled in Austin. We used to live together after college for a few years before we went separate way. Despite the physical distance, we managed to stay in touch in each other’s life.

I was really looking to this trip to take a peek at June’s new life. Also, this was my first time flying after a year and a half of pandemic life.

When we arrived in the suburb of Austin, June, her husband and Bailey, their new poodle warmly welcome us. We exchanged hugs. Everyone had a big smile on their face. There was so much happiness simply to reconnect with each other after a while.

The next few days was a flurry of activities in a short burst. We cooked and shared meals. We biked and explored the city. We took a boat tour. We tried new restaurants. We went to an escape room and solved mysteries. We talked and played board games. We cuddled and played with the family dog. It was a great time.

As I look back at the whirlwind of events, a few things struck me:

· I am thankful for the closest friends in my life: June kindly hosted all of us and set up the space for our comfortable stay. She planned the itinerary, made reservations and even cooked a world-class coq au vin dish. At this stage of my life, I have come to appreciate how precious it is to have such a friend who would go out of the way to show her love.

· There is immense joy simply in each other’s company: Sometimes we try very hard to pursue happiness in our lives, when happiness is simply be in the presence of the people we care about. We had a great time because we were engaged with each other. Being truly present with each other speaks to how we care for each other, and that is the best gift we can give to the people that matter the most.

· The effort to stay connected is worthwhile: As we get older, our lives become more complicated. Schedules are harder to coordinate. Obligations grow. Kids and aging parents enter the picture. Amid all these, however, it is even more important for us to make the effort to dedicate time for each other. It requires planning and commitment, but the deep joy of staying connected is far more rewarding.

Thank you again, June, for your hospitality!


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