Welcome…i would just like to say this is a bit intimidating! What do i have to say that you may find interesting enough to take time away from other things in your life to read? As i psyche myself up to do this; i will strive to put thoughts to this blog that i pray will never bore you and hopefully will not offend. My goal is for this blog to relate to someone else’s life in a meaningful way.
Remember, where you are is where someone else was at another time. It could be where they are now or even, possibly….where they want to be in the future! Imagine that. It connects us together. No one has to walk through life alone unless they choose to; they only have to reach out and accept the hand that is offered.
I will, as a disclaimer, let you know that I am a parent and most of what is of value to me will be in the realm of family, friends and writing. If those issues are not high on your reading list, then you may want to pass on this particular blog.
Because of technology, we should be extremely connected to one another. It’s possible to reach out and touch someone by phone, fax, or email 24 hours a day. How is it possible to be surrounded by people daily and yet still feel lonely? I believe it’s because we have somehow lost the ability to really connect with each other.
We are wired to be participants in each other’s joys, in their hurts and in their successes. Healthy relationships based on shared experiences are what gives us the most satisfaction in life. It is a give and take sort of sharing. It is not off balance or one sided. In other words, one person can’t be doing all the encouraging and one person seeming to always be in need.
By going below the surface in our relationships we can add value not only to their lives but to our own. Our souls need nurturing just like our bodies. Filling up with things that just keep us going allows us to survive. However, just surviving is not enough. We all have needs. We all need healthy emotional fulfillment.
I am going to look for opportunities to reach out and step outside of my comfort zone. Try to look beyond the typical…”hi, how are ya doing”? Listen to the tone of voice of the person next to you. Watch that person’s body language. Does the tone of voice, body language and actual words match each other? If not, be an emotional detective. See if you can be a good, supportive listener.
Today, make it a point to connect with someone in a deep and encouraging way. What goes around comes around and it may just come to you at a time when you are in need yourself!
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