Take time to talk

Have you ever been in a public place and seen an aquaintance, someone that you know descently well, but not well enough to be excited about the prospect of talking with them? Well, that was me today. I was out and about and saw a fellow that I know, one that I really have nothing to talk about with, but at the same time it would be awkward to just say 'hey' and keep walking. So.... I made the move and began the conversation. We talked kids, work, church, small groups, making time for things that count and on and on, for thirty minutes! As we parted ways, I realized that what began as a casual, not-quite contrived conversation actually was good for both of us. It gave us a chance to connect with someone out of our normal circle of friends and have a conversation, just for the sake of having a conversation, not to accomplish anything, not to sway an opinion, or get the scoop, just to talk. It seems that we (I) get in such a hurry to cut to the chase and get things done, that we (I) miss the chance to connect with people. I guess there is a time to talk as well as a time to walk, but I think that I will try to make an effort to do the former as opposed to the latter.