Sometimes we know exactly where we belong. We know as soon as we arrive. Or as soon as we step into a new place and feel the welcoming presence of community. A place you choose to be a part of, even if it’s temporary.
I used to say I wanted to go to a certain college after high school. I thought that was my dream, but it changed when I visited the campus. It didn’t quite feel right. I didn’t belong there. I grew up loving the idea because I loved the town for other reasons. We had always visited family in the area.
The search continued and I soon found where I would belong for 4 years. I knew this place, this town would be my home away from home as I toured the college and saw friendly faces everywhere. I sped ahead in my wheelchair to explore and people opened doors for me. (My mom quickly caught up.)
This was it. I didn’t need to look any further. No more road trips or flipping through endless brochures. I knew where I was going.
Longwood is where I belonged for my college days. Those 4 years were full of the kinds of adventures I still miss today, eight years after graduation.
But now I belong somewhere else.
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Just stopping by from FMF. Loved your piece and love how much you felt that sense of home and belonging during your college days. God bless!
Thanks, Courtney! The college experience was a blessing in lots of ways. Have a great day!
I loved your comment, “we know as soon as we arrive.” There are those seasons where we know that we know that we know that we belong. Blessings Diana http://www.diana2rockwell.com/belong
Exactly! 🙂 Thanks for dropping by, Diana!
Laura through our lives we have many moments wondering where we belong. I am fifty this year and only just starting to realise my dreams. It has taken me many years of trying different things to see where I belong. I belong with a community of writers where we can encourage each other to live our dreams. Love your five minutes….. have a happy day.
And sometimes where we belong changes. We can discover new passions and dreams. 😉 So glad we both found the awesome community of Tribe Writers! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!