Day 12

Today was a déjà vu of Wednesday. I woke up to a storm, the office was delayed until 10:30, then closed for the day. Instantly the weather cleared up so I went into the office. Everything about the day felt like a repeat. Today’s meditation was about connecting for balance, we need to keep connected with others in order to thrive. Connection opens the doors for us to share our vulnerability, our unique thoughts, and our gifts. Connecting with others in its many forms is essential for our overall well-being.

To maintain optimal health we need to connect with one another, in general when we socialize we are doing great things for our brains and cardiovascular systems. In the past this type of face-to-face socialization dominated our daily existence. But the world has changed, because of time and geographic constraints, occasions when we would visit in person with family and friends are increasingly being replaced by digital forms of staying in touch. Social Networking represents a new kind of shared mind - a global brain with activity that connects 100s of millions of people. When we tweet our thoughts, there is an immediate and real sense of connection of belonging to something bigger than ourselves. 

Clearly through these meditations we are benefiting from a form of social networking, virtually tapping into the collective consciousness from the comforts of our own spaces – yet we are together. In such ways SN can play an important role in improving our world. As we embrace these technologies, remember that while they are a wonderful enhancement of our lives they cannot completely replace physical contact. As humans we need and enjoy connecting the old fashioned way. Regardless of how we stay in touch what matters most is that we cherish our loved ones offering them appreciation, affection and a helping hand when they need it. Through isolation we wither, but in community we collectively experience a deep sense of belonging, purpose and joy.

Centering Thought:

I cherish my every connection.

Sanskrit mantra:

Tat Tvam Asi. - I see the other in myself and myself in others.

Mindful Moment:

We are social creatures, who thrive in community. Connecting with one another allows us to express our most heartfelt hopes and dreams and be of service to one another. Our supportive relationships enhance the positive messages we send our bodies each day and invite better health and well-being into our lives. As we prepare for meditation today, take a moment to be grateful for the many individuals who contribute to your life and in whose lives you make a difference. Make a point today of spending time with friends. Have lunch with colleagues or take a long walk with a group. Notice how you feel after sharing thoughts and laughter with others.

Interesting links: 

Life wisdom trilogy 

The five-step path to a life of love

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." —Anais Nin