Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers
Psalm 1:1 (WEB)
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Sometimes, just sometimes we can find ourselves in an environment that could be described as hostile. Perhaps I can use the expression passive hostility where you get a deep sense that the people or individuals you are with are aching for some kind reason to cause one harm.
Although committed in some way to be there, you wish to be somewhere else. You hold your tongue and exercise great care with your words less you are misconstrued or misquoted.
Gemütlichkeit, a German untranslatable that encompasses feelings of warmth, safety and social harmony were companions have your best interests at heart. As an empath, I have spent my life searching for friends that I can sit and break bread within social harmony.
I desire everyone's happiness, but there is a responsibility
on every person's part to self-analyse it is an important human characteristic that is
scarce in today’s world. The psalmist cautions on the subtle progress one can take in choosing companionship. For example, walk with, stand with, then sit with.
Last night I met up with some friends online. The discussion we had centred on making the world a better place. What role can we play? we all asked ourselves. Some of the answers included the need for kindness, consideration, empathy, human affection, and the need to welcome the stranger. Apart from the positive qualities discussed, I felt that deep sense of Gemütlichkeit with those I was with.
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Note: "Breaking bread with someone" is a metaphor for building trust and fostering friendship in an environment of mutual respect.