Journal with Me — What Happens When Someone Reaches Out
Have you ever had somebody reach out to you that you hadn’t connected with in a while, to say I’m thinking of you or let’s get together or remember the time we …? Have you ever had somebody you know casually or peripherally in a group reach out to say that something...
Connection: How to Maintain It—Even When It’s Hard
“Do you feel like you’ve lost all your friends?” Somebody posted this question in a group recently, and it hit home. I’ve maintained a lot of relationships during this pandemic year and the isolation it created, but I’ve lost touch with some, some are strained, and...
The Best Holiday Gift: Write a Letter to Connect
Stuck for holiday gift ideas? Feeling like so many people don’t need more stuff? Looking for something that replaces getting together this year? What if you could use your words to help another person feel how you want them to feel? That they are loved, cherished,...
Get Creative to Connect This Holiday Season
The holidays are likely to look different this year. Many of us will not be gathering for our usual celebrations this season. Maybe the idea of not traveling or trying to get to several houses feels like a relief. Maybe there are people you don’t mind not seeing. But...
Journal With Me: Reaching Out
Recently I reconnected with a friend I hadn’t been in touch with since early college days. We knew each other as little kids through our late teens. We spent the summers in the same little town, both working for the recreation department as swim instructors, dishing...