This past week I had the fantastic opportunity to sit and catch up with an old friend. In our conversation, our topics ranged from theology to fishing. In essence, nothing was off-limits. It was at this moment that I felt completely comfortable. Usually, when catching up with someone I haven’t seen in a while, I feel a sense of anxiety. I feel like I am one second away from saying something wrong and them walking away and never speaking to me again. This time was far from the opposite; I felt a sense of joy and peace! After our conversation, however, I went home and contemplated everything we conversed. Yes, the topics ranged all over the place, but there was one revolving theme. We both wanted to feel a sense of community.
I often wonder about my generation. We have sometimes been called the “lost generation.” The millennial generation is often seen as disconnected and disillusioned from society. The older generations, at times, think we don’t care for others. We are seen as selfish and only want for ourselves. But what I experienced in our conversation was two individuals with the same goal in mind: how can I give more?
I walked away, thinking about what I could do for my peers. My friend group is comprised of young adults looking to be in an intentional community. Since we are all churchgoers, we would love to talk about our love for Jesus, but we also want to discuss the hardships of life. We are all in this awkward season where we are all recent college graduates facing the harsh reality that life is hard. Since graduation, my life has become more chaotic. I started a new job, and my relationship became long-distance because of the move. I took it a step further by creating a podcast, a blog, and a website. However, through all of these changes, I still would like to find a way to help my peers find that sense of community.
Uncommon Legend 
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