FINDING THE NEXT THING

How does one circumvent becoming invisible? I think next to loneliness, not being seen is just as spirit crushing. I think this can happen to anyone in any stage of life. People that I admire the most seem to meet this challenge of living a meaningful life by simply finding a daily purpose and routine which places them in situations that foster social interaction. In the age of our current pandemic, social isolation can often become the norm and living alone compounds the issue. So my goal will be to find a daily routine that is a good fit for me. It's scary thinking about going it alone but all new beginnings can be a bit scary. I've even developed a mental list of new routines which I will try out. While social media platforms are fine, they just can't replace in person conversations. Yesterday I went to a really cute coffee spot in a mountain lodge which I think might serve as a good spot to start each day, and most importantly, they sell the daily NYTimes. Hopefully, I will then begin a local exploration of events and service opportunities which take place on a routine basis. I will reconnect with friends in my area and see what they may be interested in doing . Starting over and making new friends at 69 is not going to be easy but it will be an adventure. I will find my purpose in the next thing and I will not allow myself to become invisible.