Friendship

As this Yatra comes to an end, people suddenly feel a sense of urgency to pack in as much fun and love as they can fit in the next 12-15 hours. Hugs and phone numbers are exchanged,  fb friend requests sent,  business cards and digits safely stored away..there is a great deal of talk about lasting friendships.

On this entire 15 day, 8000 km, I have met probably  5 people I would like to keep in touch with. Perhaps it has something to do with age, but I am not actively seeking to make new friends. Yes, there were a few folks I met whom I would like to get to know better and I am willing to put in the effort to do so. Because making new friends  takes effort.

I have had one major realization on this journey. I enjoy my own company. I don't mean that  in any conceited manner. It just means that I am comfortable being by myself even amidst a huge crowd. This would have definitely NOT been true even 5-6 years ago. Guess there are some advantages of growing old.

So, have I made any lasting friends on Jagriti Yatra? That remains to be seen in this day of FB and Snapchat.