Recently, economists discovered a dip in life satisfaction for people between the ages of 45-50. It's reliable and statistically obvious and even appears even when contributing factors like unemployment or divorce are removed. It shows across cultures and even across species.
It's called The Happiness Curve and Jonathan Rausch wrote a book about it.
So how do I maintain a sense of community back in the real world" my friend asked.
"You do this," I replied. "Make food, set it on a table and invite people over to eat it. While you're at it, ask a few good questions about things that matter and listen to the answer."
And don't forget to remember Him.
Read MoreYou might not understand why a trip to Walmart makes your missionary a little sick. You probably won't understand why they are crying so much, especially since they are FINALLY reunited with their family and friends. It might confuse you when they stop mid-sentence and quit trying to explain something.
Hang in there with them. Help them by curiously and gently asking things like:
What's upsetting about that for you?
How did that make you feel?
That seems super important to you. Can you help me understand why?
What was that like?
Read MoreYou see, I have no nursing skills to offer a country in desperate need of them, but my friend does. Helping revitalize her health, her faith, her ambition and her spirit? That, I was born to do.⠀
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And this is what the body of Christ working together looks like. Different roles, same goals. #LoveGod #Loveothers.⠀
