Setting Our Standard for Connection

     Often we depend on others to set a standard for our value. We forget to decide internally on our own set of beliefs and values and then judge ourselves on the estimations of others.  We may feel loved if we feel emotionally connected to others.  At the same time, we may feel unloved if the connection is not shared.  This can be a problem since other peoples emotional state may not be reliable. Having a substantial connection to one's family, friends and community may make the difference in being able to experiment with opportunity to connect. Click here to further explore this.http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/connection

Depth and Vulnerability~

     In order to establish a human connection, a risk or a vulnerability must take place in the interaction or exchange in the relationship. This can be exciting and scary for most people. We learn to trust others often the hard way by finding out their limits.  If we are open to the adventure and have a fairly sound self-esteem, we can broaden our relationship depth. If we are in a difficult place, this can be a challenge due to our level of vulnerability and potential for emotional hurt.

Why Connectedness is Important~

     Human beings have an internal sense of being connected. Perhaps it is due to the fact that we are born into families and are dependent on others for a period of time in order to survive. Most people will gravitate to others for social stimulation even though they are happy to have individual or solitary time as well. The sense of connectedness seems to give value to not only to what we are doing, but also to validate who we are.

Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability

     Human connectedness is a huge category extremely interesting and important to most.  Let's explore some of the various ways people maintain a sense of staying in touch.