Four's a Crowd?

Rejoice in the things that are present; all else is beyond thee.  ~Montaigne

During a recent evening with three friends, I became aware that they were referring to experiences and events in which I had not been included.  I immediately started to think of what I might have missed and to feel like I was left out.  It seemed like "three's company, four's a crowd."

Fortunately, it didn't last long.  I realized that - whatever they may have done without me - I was with them now (by invitation), and it was up to me to make the most of it.  As we shared food and conversation, I took pleasure in their company without worrying about my ranking on their scale of friendship.

I know that, in the past, I sometimes let feelings of hurt or rejection take over and spoil what is happening in the present moment.  Thankfully, on this particular evening, I did not allow that to happen, and I was able to rejoice in the here and now.

Stay tuned.