12 April · Being known begins with repeated small encounters.

Sadness

I moved somewhere new, and nobody knows the everyday version of me.

A little room to breathe.12 April

Sadness

“δεῖ δὲ καὶ παρακινδυνεῦσαι χάριν, χάριν φίλιας.”

English translation

“On the other hand, it is necessary to risk some pleasure for the pleasures of friendship.”

Epicurus — Vatican Sayings, c. 300 BCE; collection first published 188828, closing clauseEnglish translation by Peter Saint-AndreRead the source ↗

Being known begins with repeated small encounters.

Introducing yourself is different from having someone recognize your habits, stories, and usual laugh. That kind of familiarity takes opportunities to return, and you can start with a place or activity you genuinely like rather than trying to build a whole social life at once.

ONE SMALL STEP

Choose one local activity you would enjoy returning to, even before you know anyone there well.

A little room to breathe.12 April

A spark of light in your day.

A spark
of light
in your day.