I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys

My Dear Friend,

This is not a traditional Meetup. There is no physical place to be, and no group to find.

Instead, this is a special invitation. I have "booked" two special hours on December 24th that belong only to you. Think of it as a quiet, personal event, a space where loneliness simply cannot exist.
If you make your imaginary RSVP "Yes," you are not committing to meet me or anyone else. You are making a small, gentle promise to give yourself this gift of time.

Why I am doing this
For years, I have encountered many different people on many occasions. At the time, I often had no idea why I was truly doing it. But deep down, I've come to realize I was searching for those who feel the same way I do.
Someone once told me, "People have no idea how much pain is in this world." I remember this because I know how it feels to stand on that threshold, just waiting for acceptance.
This kind of pain is silent. It's never advertised. It’s almost never discussed. People are left behind for so many reasons. Maybe they feel they’ve lost their value to others, their ability to provide, their beauty, or a skill they once had. Sometimes life just changes overnight. And sometimes, it’s as simple as not having a family.
This is a daily reality for some of us, and this time of year can make it feel heavier than anything else.

Your invitation for December 24th
You may feel unseen, but you are not. We exist. If you are reading this, I hope it brings you one positive second (my mission then would be accomplished), one true thought: You are not alone.
I wish you would take these two perfect hours for yourself.

• Have a warm dinner.
• Buy a small thing that comforts your heart and soul—it doesn't have to be expensive.
• Or perhaps, just take a walk this evening. I will likely be doing the same. A quiet city, like Prague at night, can bring its own comfort.

Use this time to breathe. To think about what can be done in this life. The next day. The next year.

I cannot promise you won't feel lonely. But I can promise this: People will never define your self-worth.

The title of this event, "I am a rose of Sharon," refers to a flower surrounded by adversity, yet it thrives despite it all.

I wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas.

Sincerely, Comes The Rain