Thoughts on Connecting Deeper

I’ve heard that there’s a loneliness epidemic in our world even though at the time of writing this, there are an estimated 8.1 billion people on Earth.

But why?

We seem more connected than ever.

We have social media platforms and technology that can bring us together with people all over the world.

There are endless ways to meet people, talk to others, network, chat, text, message and “connect” with anyone we want.

How could anyone be lonely?

I think it’s because to truly connect, we have to look at what keeps our soul window closed.

A closed soul window is basically anything that we use as protection, to block our true radiance from flowing outward.

And what could block your radiance from flowing outward?

Self-protection.

Self-protection is any form of ego, pretending, needing to impress, or people pleasing that we, as humans, have learned to do so we don’t have to feel embarrassed, ashamed or rejected when trying to connect with others.

We all do it. And we all have learned our own ways to keep ourselves safe.

But what comes with the “safety” of trying to control how others perceive us, is a closed soul window.

They won’t get to know you if your window is closed.

And if two people have closed windows then there’s even a less chance of connection.

Connection happens when you are brave enough to open your window, and someone else is brave enough to open theirs, and you see that you are both humans in a world learning about life.

This goes for all types of relationships: professional and personal.

We all want to know that it’s safe to be who we really are.

And when you let go of the self-protection methods and let yourself be real, the people you are trying to connect with will feel safe to do the same.