I started my internship again this Thursday and I still love working with those kids. There is a group of kids I tend gravitate towards, or maybe it’s the other way around. Their witty jokes and spontaneous attitude always leave me wondering what really goes on inside their little head. I wasn’t expecting them to be overly excited when I returned from a two-week absence, but they sure surprised me.
That smile on their face when I got there is overly heartwarming!
And when they hung tightly from my neck and arms I truly felt connected to them (yes, physically and figuratively!). Is anyone as lucky as me as to feel needed and wanted by those wonderful children? Probably yes, but times like those leave me feeling unique and like I am worth more than just volunteer hours to an agency to get a grade.
And lastly, reconnecting with people I haven’t seen in a very long time leave me warm enough to melt the coldness of my insecurities, it leaves me wanting to be more social and outgoing. It’s true that some people drain my energy, but other people recharge my “people” battery and I want to reciprocate those feelings.
Sometimes life is too complicated because we make it complicated. I often want something big to happen to know I’m doing something productive or worth my efforts. But the little things I’ve missed have been the most comforting and fulfilling. I told my friend last night; Friendships need to be cultivated, we need to invest time and energy if we want something meaningful.
And with this in mind:
Lately, I’ve been very happy, and it’s not just a “feeling”. It’s an attitude and lifestyle. It’s hard not to be optimistic or positive. I think I inherited that resiliency and optimism from my parents…and for that, I am very thankful.
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