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R o b y n Ti c h a u e r
Most mornings I sit and stare out of my window with my cat, Nemo; we enjoy the view and the quiet time before the day starts. He’s permanently at my side and loves having little chirping chats with me. It’s one of the sweetest things! Hearing his little tweets (Maine Coons are known for their bird-like chirps) and feeling his constant warmth and companionship make my heart so happy. A down day is a little less down with him. It’s a similar warmth I feel when I’m having coffee and chatting with some of my closest friends, when I spend some quality time with my fiancé, or I go to my parents for a family dinner. These bonding experiences leave me with a deep, enriched feeling. During lockdown I truly missed those deeper experiences with my closest people. Sure, I had Nemo and I really appreciated the fact that I had a feline companion when I couldn’t have human companionship. But it’s not the same and I really craved human face-to-face interaction.
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Connecting with God I’ve recently realised that I’ve become a lot more extroverted than when I was younger. I still don’t like crowds and groups, but I thrive off keeping busy with a few close friends. With my primary love languages being physical touch and quality time, connecting with people helps me in my connection and relationship with God. Let me explain. Those moments where you truly feel God’s presence surrounding you are absolutely life changing. It enriches like nothing else can. It fills you with peace, joy, strength, confidence and love.
