My blog is called Journey to My Heart. Sometimes, I write from the more vulnerable spaces within. Tonight is one of those blogs. I am a single hetrosexual woman. Being single in today’s world is complicated. I find that people often assume that being single must mean I am part of the queer community. If that is not true, then you must be divorced. I am not sure why I am single. I was open to marriage and dated here and there, but I am deeply content in my soul overall.
I have a very supportive family and an extraordinary faith community. I love my work and commit time to volunteering in spaces that bring positive outcomes to our community and/or culture. I am comfortable with myself and in my skin. It took some time to get there, and I marvel when I am home in the quiet space. Thank God for the gift of peace deep in my being!
Now that I am in my 50s, I have a question for those in pairs of 2: How often do you have an even number of people in your social groups? How frequently do you invite single people to mix with your married friends? Single people are single for all kinds of reasons. I know single parents and grandparents, people who are widowed or divorced or never married; we value intergenerational engagement and enjoy being included in social gatherings. I am not asking for social pity for single people. I am just noticing how often events are for groups of 4, 6, or 8, or round tables hold 6, 8, or 10. I wonder why we shy away from the odd numbers. Consider inviting 1 or 2 single people sometimes to your social outings with the different communities you are in. Thank you, friends, for considering!
❤️ trish