Community // Fulfilled

    Funny how our society works and what it so schemingly (is that a word?) tries to tell us. I am amazed at how individualistic and independent our culture has become. It seems that most things in life point to independence and achievement by ourselves. God's culture, the bible points to such a different way of living and I am so glad!
        We all need to be independent on some level of course, but we were never meant to do it alone.  I have found even more so with being a Mom how much I need others.  I need people.  I need community.  Raising a little one is not for the faint of heart?!? It is not meant to be done alone!  Super Mom?  I mean really?  We need people in all and every stage of life; there is no exception when you have a kid.
   Community in my life is definitely growing and is on the rise.  I desire for a richer social life, as well as presenting Riley with as many opportunities to meet others.  I want her to have such a love for people, and to know what good relationships look as well as having good boundaries with people.  My community group through my church has been a real blessing and has allowed for some good relationships to form.  I also recently met my "mentor mom" through my church who is super awesome.
   I just find it so interesting/fascinating/ shoot irritating how quickly I can become complacent, isolated and stagnant.  I need people, I need motivation, I am a words of affirmation, quality time kind of a girl.  I cannot be content with being at home, in the home with Riley all day everyday with no outside interaction.  I slowly shrivel up inside if I do not receive these things.
      We all have different tanks that need to be filled daily.  Once those tanks are identified we can live a more fulfilled life and understand and thrive.  Adding different things to your plate in life will require modification to the different tanks or adjustment.  I feel that with this change of being a mother, I have had to adjust and understand my needs and learn how to get those fulfilled.  Being in post-grad stage and now transitioning into motherhood, I have found it challenging to meet new people to connect with.  I am thankful for a fantastic church with many resources that have helped me transition and find friends to connect with.

Yay Jesus!