Light Banter, Dark Chocolate

This week has been peppered with all sorts of social interactions — both positive and negative — and I’m not sure what to make of them. 

I would like to make some heads-or-tails out of all of it, but they ran the gamut from truly irritating and frustrating to emotional sharing — with some light fun and playful interactions mixed in between. 

Each interaction came from different people, so the only common denominator was … well, me.

I’m just amazed how human beings interact with each other — all based on what they want from each other. 

For example, the frustrating and irritating encounters came from the work environment.  These people want nothing more from me than zombie-like loyalty and "dead-dication."  Please check your mind and feelings at the door before you come into the workplace.

The emotional sharing came from a close friend.

The light fun and playful interactions came from some good friends.

I even experienced a very surprising and enlightening conversation with a casual acquaintance, who was on his way to his father’s funeral. He wasn’t looking for sympathy from me, but just someone to talk to before he headed out on his long trip to his hometown.

Yes, it’s interesting what we need from each other.  Some are content with light banter and dark chocolate. 

Some of us are searching for something more than that…

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