Be a Bridge!
There is a common thread that runs throughout all humanity. There is an invisible cord by which we are strung one
to another. The ego mind, however, has a tendency to separate and divide us from others. It wants to stand alone,
on top. Walls are erected and distances are established.
But we are not meant to be solitary creatures. We appear to be separate, but separation is an illusion. In essence,
we are One. In the deepest parts of ourselves, we yearn to remember that.
To rekindle the awareness of unity, I propose a world-wide Connection Campaign. I suggest that we each make a
daily effort to connect with at least one other person. If once per day seems overwhelming for you, perhaps you could commit to connecting with another person once per week. Start where you are at. Find a way to relate. Foster love. Take part in my Connection Campaign.
The object is to let the other know that he matters in the world. How can we know that we are noticed, loved, and appreciated if we are not told or shown? Be a bridge to span the seeming distance between us. Find common ground. Focus on that which unites, rather than divides.
Connection Ideas
A genuine smile can initiate an intimate connection. Go beyond a rhetorical “How are you today?” Ask and expect a sincere answer. If asked, answer and then reciprocate with the same question.
Has there been a particular someone on your mind? Pick up the phone or send an email to let him know he’s thought of.
On a sultry summer day, invite your mail carrier in for a cold glass of iced tea.
Compliment the cashier’s hairstyle.
These are just a few ideas to help you get started. They need not cost you monetarily.
FAQ
How does this Connection Campaign differ from the idea of Random Acts of Kindness?
Here, you are asked not to remain anonymous. You are asked to reach out and to give the other the opportunity to reach back. The goal is to forge connections with others so that no one feels alone.
Connection Stories
Please share a connection experience in the comment section by clicking here. Tell us what you did today to connect to another person. Tell us how another person reached out to connect to you. Feel free to make an entry as often as you’d like.
Thank you for participating!