Having someone or something who is pleased to see you is
important because it gives you someone who needs you, and
this gives you a purpose, stops you getting self-absorbed, gives
you a reason for getting on with life. But what if you live alone
and don’t have pets or children? Well, volunteer or charity
work is a very good way to quickly get in the situation where
somebody is pleased to see you. Then again, it could be right
on your doorstep.
Even living alone in a part of London where people never
really talked to their neighbors, a friend of mine discovered
there was a disabled retired man who lived a few doors down
from her. She noticed that he found excuses to “just happen to
be at his door” as she walked past on her way back from work
most days. He was clearly a bit lonely and really valued a
quick chat (or a longer one if possible). He was pleased to see
her. Who is pleased to see you?
WE ALL NEED
SOMEONE WHO IS
PLEASED TO SEE US.
IT MAKES US FEEL IT IS
ALL WORTHWHILE.