Associations

I belong to various communities, associations, clubs and such. I have never found one in which everyone else is just like me.  If I am in a room or place where someone says or does something I don't like, I don't quit or leave.  Someone else might say or do something that is really helpful to me.  Also, I join some groups to be of service, to get out of myself, to learn acceptance and tolerance.  My church can do some pretty weird things, but why should I leave?  Other people do some wonderful things in the same church.  I make friends. I help someone.  If I just join for what I can get out of it, I would be a hermit, a recluse, an angry old man.  Good grief!