How Do YOU Want to Connect Now?
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” Brené Brown. Seen, heard and valued sounds...
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,...