Finding some words for how casual but familiar acquaintances help us to feel "home." And why not every relationship needs to deepen. Some are beautiful, just as they are.
A couple of weeks ago I had an interaction with a barista in a drive-thru that has stayed with me. She was so friendly and sweet and it truly met a need for connection, despite it being a fleeting surface level interaction. I remember feeling something akin to relief when I first learned of weak ties, as if it was validation for my deeply held belief that the little things matter. Maybe in those little interactions we’re actively saying “YOU matter” to each other. Your words have me feeling encouraged, Ange - thank you!
Yes, the weak ties can make life bearable, the friendly hello from the postie who gives the dog a treat, the greeting over the garden hedge from the neighbour. Nothing too long, or too ‘polite conversation’, just simple easy connection to show you are seen.
A couple of weeks ago I had an interaction with a barista in a drive-thru that has stayed with me. She was so friendly and sweet and it truly met a need for connection, despite it being a fleeting surface level interaction. I remember feeling something akin to relief when I first learned of weak ties, as if it was validation for my deeply held belief that the little things matter. Maybe in those little interactions we’re actively saying “YOU matter” to each other. Your words have me feeling encouraged, Ange - thank you!
You put it so beautifully Erin “Maybe in those little interactions we’re actively saying “YOU matter” to each other.”
Came across this lovely quote this week:
“Trust flows from the experience of being treasured, not measured.”
(Cormac Russell)
Thank you for reading & for your encouragement x
Yes, the weak ties can make life bearable, the friendly hello from the postie who gives the dog a treat, the greeting over the garden hedge from the neighbour. Nothing too long, or too ‘polite conversation’, just simple easy connection to show you are seen.
Beautiful words!