“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” – Camille Pissarro
“Blessed are you, feeling the quiet ache of disconnection, wondering if anyone sees you, if anyone notices, if anyone might reach back if you dare to reach out. Blessed are you carrying the deep truth that you were made for connection, even if it feels risky. Even if it’s been a while. Blessed are you who send the text, ask the better question or show up for someone else. Not because it’s easy, but because you know we’re at our best when we hold each other up. And blessed are you who welcome others in. Who say yes, come over. Or I was thinking of you. Or you’re not alone. Because when we let ourselves care and be cared for, we remember this is how we were meant to live. May your loneliness soften just enough to let love in. May you notice the small threads of connection all around you. A wave, a smile, a voice that says I’m here. May you feel it deep in your bones. You are worthy of love. You are never alone.” – Kate Bowler
Wonderful podcast with Kate Bowler and Vivek Murthy this week on loneliness and what to do about it.
Reach out, text, call, get out, show up
Daily
Give, receive, give again, receive tenfold
We are made for connection, conversation, love
We belong to each other
And apparently, we have certainly forgotten
So here’s your reminder, wake up call, prod, poke, punch in the face
Out of complacency into connection, belonging, kindness, beauty, boldness, expansion, joy, laughter
We are good medicine for each other, very good
Love where you are right now and be loved.
“The law of evolution is that the strongest survives!’ ‘Yes, and the strongest, in the existence of any social species, are those who are most social. In human terms, most ethical…There is no strength to be gained from hurting one another. Only weakness.”― Ursula K. Le Guin