The word "community" is derived from the Old French communité which is derived from the Latin communitas (cum, "with/together" + munus, "gift"), a broad term for fellowship or organized society.
Once again I am plagued with the fear that I have failed to live up to these things which I claim to believe. Principally, that "community" is something deeply, deeply important. I know I believe this but, I am afraid that I feel at a loss as to what my place ought to be in community.
I'm thinking that I like the origin of the word because I think that community really is a gift. A gift that ought not be taken without deep gratitude. Nevertheless, I still wonder. Am I living generously and gratefully towards and for my community? Or am I holding back?
I wonder sometimes how deep the community bonds are. I'm afraid of not being missed because somehow I didn't live grateful for what I was given. It is so selfish to want to be missed so, perhaps that ought to be the lesson I learn.
However, I do wonder if I have given what I could and if I have invited people into welcoming hospitality as often as I should. I'm afraid of failing to be a good friend. I think that is one of my biggest fears.
Once again I am plagued with the fear that I have failed to live up to these things which I claim to believe. Principally, that "community" is something deeply, deeply important. I know I believe this but, I am afraid that I feel at a loss as to what my place ought to be in community.
I'm thinking that I like the origin of the word because I think that community really is a gift. A gift that ought not be taken without deep gratitude. Nevertheless, I still wonder. Am I living generously and gratefully towards and for my community? Or am I holding back?
I wonder sometimes how deep the community bonds are. I'm afraid of not being missed because somehow I didn't live grateful for what I was given. It is so selfish to want to be missed so, perhaps that ought to be the lesson I learn.
However, I do wonder if I have given what I could and if I have invited people into welcoming hospitality as often as I should. I'm afraid of failing to be a good friend. I think that is one of my biggest fears.
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