Connection

 We hear it all around us. A buzz word really. 

But I’m so digging into what it means. And with having no social media connection I’m feeling the reality of what that so called connection did for me and I’m looking for more depth instead. But there was a connection there whether we want to admit it or not…it was a way to find those that sent us reels. And give Instagram a guess on if my algorithm was going to be more hip exercises or cats driving or making fun of my lack of attention or…the list goes on. But it also feels good. It gives me a connection to a world of silly, and entertaining and others in that world. 

And what I’m finding is there is totally a difference between connection and what your phone can help you waste time on or even invest time on…but it’s still doing SOMETHING. Anything almost. Tonight I started doing brain exercises for FUN?! 

What else am I doing instead? Reading, going on walks, listening to deep long podcasts, taking more baths, yoga, going for runs, spacing out, overthinking a lot of decisions, putting up shamrocks around the house, blogging…

But connection. That’s different…

The hugs I got at the swim meet tonight. The envelopes I sent for St. Patrick’s day. Playing Mario Kart with Micah, talking to Denise on the phone, eating dinner on the patio last night at the 49th, watching Aidan’s volleyball games, talking into the night with friends about their faith and struggles in it. choosing to book a plane ticket to go visit family and paint their bedroom. 

Connection is so much more than sharing a reel. It can be though. I think it’s about intention in the connection. 

That’s the secret sauce. For sure.