Met up with an old friend for lunch today. Was a little surprised at the invitation, since I have never thought of us as close, but it was just lunch, and i thought 'just go, what the hell'. It actually turned out quite alright. I should give people a chance, shouldn't I? Time and time again, I am surprised by the complexity of humans and how one's life experiences shape one's character and view of the world. There is a certain type of person I naturally gravitate towards - straightforward, grounded, smart individuals with some care for the world and others. I've gradually realised that these people are not easy to find, because they tend to be the ones that feel relatively satisfied with their lives, who have not felt marginalised or threatened by others or have simply risen beyond spite. One of the differences I've found in my current environment is, people are defensive, secretive and emotionally unstable even. It is not an inclusive culture. I&#
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