gather in gratitude

We gather in gratitude in bunches or alone. We do this free from any regulatory agency. We do these things to be unified in some way; with strangers, but this is impossible. It is one way in which to feel a part of some understanding among others who feel similiarly to something you do. Because nobody has any real understanding about anything really, the best we can do is gather together in bunches and do the things required to show devotion and respect. This, for most people, is healthy. For other people however, it is empty and foolish. I know both kinds and I would go fishing with any of them because they are now different than me.