Baring My Soul is a category of writing where I share a personal piece of my life’s journey in an effort to do my part in maintaining connection because when we share our stories, we let someone know that they are not alone.
With the world so heavily discussing “social distancing” right now, I wanted to address how we can develop and deepen our connection to one another.
Being honest
I read somewhere once that dishonesty breaks connection, and thus far life has shown me the validity in that concept. We provide a space for truth to thrive when we are honest, and without truth whatever stands is built on dishonesty and cannot last long. Honesty is the foundation of connection.
Being transparent
Transparency puts us in a position to be trusted. People don’t have to question our motives or second guess what we are about when they know transparency can be expected from us. On our end, when we are transparent it places us in the best possible position to get our needs met and boundaries respected.
Being nonjudgemental
Rarely, if ever, does being judged feel good. The thing is that actions should be judged and not people. It is important that we clearly distinguish the action from the person when we desire connection with someone.
Being supportive
One of the most underrated blessings is having support. Support gives us the strength we all need to carry on so often in life. A surefire way to build connection with someone is to be a support system in the special ways that we can.
Being dependable
We all need people we can rely on; When we find people that we can, we want to hold on to them because our connection is strengthened each time they show themselves dependable. There is something beautiful about people who actually do what they say they will do.
Being present
We all want to be seen and to be heard. It is vital that we intentionally see and listen to people. Connection is established and maintained when we give people our undivided attention when they are communicating something to us.
Much love.