Connections (epidemic-OSI)

It's all about "being connected," isn't it-
an epidemic- really...
But what does it mean to be "connected?"
It's about the connections we make with one another-
those people we encounter for the first time
or maybe after not seeing them for awhile-
or never meeting them face to face...
but through our thoughts and words
and effort and energy spent ~
they "get us"
It's those kindred souls-
the ones who share our passions,
our joys, sorrows, and grief...
It's our families
and the friends who become our families
And the time we spend:
the silliness, laughter, and the tears ~
these friends seem to know you more than you might know yourself...
It's connecting with an old friend-
and looking into their eyes
and catching a glimpse of the hopes and dreams and possibilities
of their younger self
as it merges with the person they are today...
It's knowing
that there is a reason, purpose, and gift
for each and every connection we make and hold onto...
It's connecting with oneself~
with the essence of who you are-
and who you once were-
knowing what makes you happy, peaceful, content-
sad, anxious, and angry- (it's the knowing that makes it all ok)
These connections should be an epidemic-
one that should be handled gently and with care~
It's not about the number of connections we make-
it's about cherishing and holding tight to the connections we have...

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