Sunday, July 10, 2011

The bubble

Every community has its little bubble, where many within the community choose to stay and live out their lives.

That's great. I guess.

I tend to find myself outside of the bubble.

There was a time, years ago, when I tried to cross the threshold of "the bubble," but like water and oil, it didn't mesh well.

So I exited the bubble.

And I like sitting outside the bubble. I like the space that comes with not being locked into a small, conformed world.

And the other thing is, I'm too curious to be confined to a bubble, I want to explore. Maybe visit other bubbles, but really to just see the world and the people living outside the bubbles.

I always just think how refreshing it would be, if someone went around and popped all the bubbles.

That way we could all share our lives, experiences and wisdom, without worrying about conforming to our particular bubble.

Sadly, I think too many can't live outside their bubble. They miss so much. And standing in their bubble looking on the outsiders, gives them a warped view, and they allow their fears to take over.

But if the barrier of the bubbles were broken, everyone could be seen in the same light. No distortion. No fear.

And I like that idea.

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful! I feel the same way about so many different communities, whether geographical or activity-oriented.

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