We are intrinsically social animals – we find comfort and purpose in being part of a group, a tribe, a nation. The football terraces are a graphic example of the tribal instinct in action.
This social need is not optional, it’s absolutely part of ‘being’ a human being.

If you’re defiantly thinking that’s not me, I prefer my own company thank you very much, you might want to reconsider. Perhaps there’s a reason why you feel that way, you might be short-changing yourself, and by doing so you might be missing out on some personal happiness.

Should you find yourself feeling a bit down on these chilly winter evenings, maybe feeling a bit left out of things with the world passing you by, that’s your cue to go online and search out a group to get involved with. The common interest you share with them might be an existing one, or you might find yourself curious to try something you’ve never done before.

Apparently the country is awash with wannabe ballroom dancers all stepping on each others toes, and hopeful Olympians pounding the pavements in preparation for 2012.
Hey, there might be a basket-weaving group out there just waiting to welcome you.

An ancient saying wisely states, “A change is as good as a holiday”. Another advises, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”.
Maybe now is the time to take a vacation!