Living in this digital world where the first thing we look for is wifi connection, having the ability to have a sense of connection with ourselves and another human being is a super power (well, for me at least) …and with that power, individually and collectively, we can change the world. Sounds cliche but it’s true.
Every conflict that we know of all began in the human heart so if you are unable to have that sense of connection within yourself, it will be impossible to have that genuine connection with others. In our life experience and human encounters, I believe the moments we remember and treasure the most are the intimate and genuine moments when we feel connected with another human being. Am I right?
But how do we achieve a successful heart to heart connection?
Respect yourself and others
It all comes down to the basic human virtue of having respect. Respect not just to others but starting with yourself. We all have are differences as we are all born unique. We all come from different backgrounds, different cultures and the list goes on and on. But the fact that we are all different makes living in this world more interesting. I mean…can you imagine how dull the world would be if we are all the same? However, having differences also spells conflict. Respecting others is easier said than done, especially if we don’t like the person. The challenge is being a person who is capable of truly respecting others. Remind yourself that giving others respect is about who you are as a person and not about them.
Mindfulness
In this fast paced world, it’s very easy to rush through everything and wish our life away. We always cannot wait for the weekends, our holidays, to get all the things we wish to have that we forget to enjoy our present life. The ‘instant noodle’ mindset has made us become impatient people who miss to enjoy the journey and just focus on the destination. This will lead to feeling disconnected too as we forget to notice the little things because we are too focused on the bigger things. Practicing mindfulness is very important to have that connection with others. We are so used to multi-tasking things that even when we are with people, we are doing that too. Think about your recent conversation with someone. Were you able to give your full attention to what the other person is saying to you or were you mentally solving a problem or planning your day? We need to constantly remind ourself that present moment is LIFE itself. How can we make the most of our life? By being in the moment and learning to be mindful.
Garland of Light 