4 January · Being included isn't always the same as feeling close.

Sadness

I can be surrounded by people and still feel alone.

A little room to breathe.4 January

Sadness

“My idea of good company, Mr Elliot, is the company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company.”

Jane Austen — Persuasion, 1817Chapter XVIRead the source ↗

Being included isn't always the same as feeling close.

You can enjoy someone's company and still wish they knew you better. Wanting a conversation where you don't have to keep up appearances isn't asking too much. Connection doesn't require everyone to understand you. Sometimes it begins with one person and a little more honesty.

ONE SMALL STEP

Think of someone you feel comfortable with. What small thing could you share?

A little room to breathe.4 January

A spark of light in your day.

A spark
of light
in your day.