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Last week after leaving the small group from my church one of the guys made a comment about hanging out to see a movie and it threw me. I like everyone in the group and want to spend time with them and foster connections but I have not done anything to initiate anything. I am sure this gives off a vibe which makes me come across as distant or uninterested in connecting with people. There is an age difference which adds to generational differences and I was too much of the party type guy or super social in college so there are some differences which making connecting a bit of a challenge. When I heard the guy say that it made me realize I have not done much to foster involvement with the group.

I remember agreeing we should hang out but I did not say anything to make plans. I know that I need to be better about taking initiative to engage people and make plans. Later in the week I did reach out to a couple and suggested a movie & lunch and we ended up having lunch and seeing Abraham Lincoln, Vampire hunter. While I can not recommend the movie (unless you happen to be a group of guys hanging out who want a mindless action movie with silly history tie ins) I can say everything worked out. I enjoyed the time spent with the guys and felt I successfully take steps to connect with people in my small group.