To Mourn with Those that Mourn
February 19, 2019In our darkest hours, what each of us wants more than anything is to feel connected.
Tag: Busyness
January Reflections
February 2, 2019I’ve begun to think of this project as slowly digging my way out of the prison or our hyper-individualistic culture. And if I can tunnel all the way out, and convince enough people to come with me, it could be the greatest jail break of all time.
When the Tide You Never Valued Has Gone Out
February 1, 2019Gradually, you will return to yourself,
Having learned a new respect for your heart
And the joy that dwells far within slow time.
How Sweet It Is
January 31, 2019When it comes to connecting, the smallest of interactions can yield big results.
Tracking and Stacking
January 15, 2019Successful authors say you become a writer by writing. And when it comes to community, you become a connector by connecting. The magic is in the daily doing. This week I’m trying two new tools to help me stick to my goal of reaching out every day.
Humble-Brag Hurrying
January 10, 2019The minute we flag our busyness in a social interaction, we send a signal to the person we’re talking with that we don’t have much time to be with them—that we have important things to do and places to be, and that we’d better make it quick. This subtle cue cuts off conversation, isolates us from others, and insulates us from connection.
Habit-izing Connection
January 4, 2019As I’ve set out to enact my 2019 resolution to become “the sort of person who connects meaningfully every day” I’ve decided to follow the advice of the habit scientists.
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