GRATIFYING TIES!!

 What most of us seek is comfort

But what gives meaning is connection ...!!

Two successive events ...
One being a Reunion of school friends followed  by a family get- together at a  wedding  ...  the prevailing feeling of  bonding , of warmth , love and affinity reaffirmed the belief that we are social beings and need that sense of belongingness to experience unalloyed happiness.  The emotional succour and the moral support that ensues with the  closeness of gelling with each other is  very precious indeed. This happens when the egos and inhibitions disappear and we let down our guard  , come  out of our shells and our comfort zones to enjoy the moment . Be it with immediate family members   , relatives or friends... this joy is overwhelming ! Fortunate are those who get such opportunities .However ,those who  deliberately hold back , avoid and evade such occasions are definitely an impoverished lot sorely missing out the most valuable essence of a beautiful life .Lack of communication deepens chasms causing discomfort and disharmony which is most detrimental to kinship and interconnection.
              It is a Divine plan devised by The Almighty which has  made family and relationships so imperative in everyone's lives in order  to make it less stressful and more fulfilling. With the gradual shift over the years in family set-ups , with the increasing number of nuclear families which is most often circumstantial and in many cases also a personal preference ,  relationships are suffering and ultimately leading to depression and anxiety. The present generation unfortunately are the worst hit . The previous generations have had the 'luxury ' of living in joint families that was in itself a learning experience as the intrinsic values of tolerance , adjustment , forgiveness,  sacrifice , sharing and caring made life less complicated and more enjoyable.
Intermingling and communication are essential  for bonhomie. The effort to be interactive and proactive with others is worth it  for it is communication that nurtures and strengthens  cohesiveness .
It then becomes reciprocal and spontaneous as the emotional connect is established .
We all need the support   love  , affection and closeness of our own near and dear ones   our friends and relatives ....blessed are those who can enjoy and savour that affluence and comfort .Ultimately words become a pretext ...it is the inner sense of affiliation and attachment that draws us closer to one another than just mere words .
Bond is stronger than blood !