Thoughtful Thursday & Connection
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CONNECTION
One of the reasons I have always wanted to do women's retreats is because of the opportunity to connect with one another.
We are all divinely designed for connection.
The need for love and belonging is a fundamental part of human life--to feel loved, appreciated, and valued.
It is a critical component in building healthy relationships and developing a sense of community.
When people feel a sense of belonging, they feel less alone, more connected, and more secure.
I believe that understanding our divine identity as children of Heavenly Parents who love us is foundational to creating greater connection in our lives.
We are each spiritual beings who are having a human experience.
Brené Brown talks about how understanding our shared humanity helps us see that we all belong and that our belonging isn’t in jeopardy.
She says, “True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.”
When we step into our true identity as children of God, we strengthen our sense of connection and belonging and we are better able to reach outside of ourselves to connect with others.
By choosing to belong, we are better able to create opportunities for others to step into their belonging.
Creating greater connection with ourselves and others really is an inside job.
It requires vulnerability and self-confidence.
This happens by allowing yourself to be your true self around others while at the same time being willing to feel any emotion in the process.
This isn’t easy.
As Brene Brown says, it takes courage.
Are you up for the challenge?
What would your life be like if you could be courageous enough to be vulnerable and uncomfortable on your way to creating greater connection in your life?
