A note from Sean
Connecting doesn’t mean connect-and-change. It’s connecting and allowing, connecting and seeing. And when we foster connection, we can also sense into where we feel disconnected, and connect with that too.
Try this today. In your next conversation, take one breath before you speak. Feel your feet. Let the other person be exactly as they are; you don’t need to change anything. Afterward, answer question 3: what speed let you really connect? If you noticed a moment of disconnection, note where you felt it in your body. That is part of the practice too.
Keep going: Mindfulness and Connection and Closing Down in Relationships.
This suits anyone, including teachers, caregivers, and people who find closeness hard. If you feel lonely or cut off right now, or a particular relationship hurts, go gently. Stop when you need to.
