C O N N E C T
By definition:
In order to be fully human and turn every experience into opportunity, we need to connect all pieces of ourselves: mind, body, spirit and emotions. The knowledge and compassion we gain about our authentic self allows us to connect to circles of family, friends, community, the larger world.
“I pushed for one goal, to become a film editor. This was until I was anxious and worried all of the time. It was the love of story and human connection in movies that made me want to go to Film School! But, now alone most of the time, working crazy hours, I didn’t have a spiritual connection with myself; how could I hope to connect with anyone else? Striving for a title and a position in the industry I had narrowed my life path towards, and here I am, editing movies. I was shriveled up in my editing bay, alone, with no time for anyone else. I was disconnected from others and myself. In the heart of the film industry, I thought it would connect me to the world, but all it did was make me lose out on complete connection to my true needs, wants, and desires.”
Being fully human, we connect because only then can we be part of the entire context of shared experience. Connect and the next person leads us to the next experience. In EVERY EXPERIENCE our lives expand and OPPORTUNITY grows from that bond. Each new story and relationship gives us perspective, awakens compassion, and educates us about ourselves. We learn to see POSSIBILITY in all that connects us and the bigger story we are a part of.
from another. From that space of authenticity we are able to reach out and connect the dots that make us part of ALL humanity. Once we are ONE with ourselves and ONE with the world, we are able to truly understand how every experience creates opportunity.
When we connect we understand the vital importance of the Golden Thread that weaves our heart to mind, to emotion and spirit. We experience ourselves as a continuum of finely tuned, always changing, essential elements! We come to understand that not one piece, element, or process that identify "me" can be separated
Below are some exercises that give you an opportunity to practice the art of “connecting.”
