Words of Wisdom from SharLeigh

21st CENTURY COURTSHIP

The 21st Century is not what the science fiction writers of yore projected. We are not taking a “Soma” Holiday or looking over our shoulder to see if “Big Brother” is watching us. Instead, the speed at which information is available to us is at a frightening pace. We used to schedule the better part of the day to go to the library to research a subject. Now we turn on the computer and go to our favorite search engine, and in a matter of seconds we have more reference material available to us then we could ever imagine! Not only has this century ushered in the “Information Age” it has also ushered in instantaneous communication. Remember when it was common courtesy to let a telephone ring ten times? Nowadays, we are impatient when the phone is not answered in three rings! We are in constant contact with people via telephone, cell phone or fax. If there is no answer, not to worry - we are able to leave a message via voice mail, instant messaging or e-mail. The old adage “Patient is a Virtue” has gone by the wayside. With everything at our fingertips, we expect to obtain things in a matter of moments. Now the “Instant Companion” is the in thing for the 21st Century. No longer do we go about our daily life knowing that eventually we will meet the right person. Now we have to hire an intermediary to tell us who is the best person for us. Each night you can turn on your TV and see the commercials featuring young couples, with glowing faces, bragging about how they smile so much that their faces hurt, or older and wiser-looking men telling you how simple it is to find true happiness. This is where we should draw the line. Who are these people to tell us who we are to meet and marry! There are people everywhere. We do not live on a desert island. Maybe it is time to take a good look at yourself and realize that you are special and that there is a special someone out there for you. How do you find them? The good old fashioned way: you live your life! When you are doing things you enjoy, you will find others doing the same thing. If you see someone that is of interest to you, talk to them. You may find that this person is funny, gracious and interested in talking to you. People are always saying, “We have nothing in common.” Well, having the same interests goes a long way in a healthy relationship. Surprise! Surprise! This is called courtship. Skip the dating service and give courtship a chance. You may find that when you least expect it, your “soul mate” might walk right into your life - and you did it all by yourself!