Twitter, Facebook, social media or real Connectedness?
Twitter, Facebook, social media - they are all ways that allow us to connect more efficiently with others and they do that well. But do they feed the hunger of real connectedness?
How many friends do you have right now that you could borrow money from? How many people would you allow in your house when it is not clean? When was the last time that your spouse, parent or good friend said, “You matter to me”? When was the last time that they heard that they matter to you? Would speaking those words to each other make a difference?
I believe it would and I watch every day how it does. I love what I do. I love being present when someone decides in a moment to be authentic, real and vulnerable to a loved one. It is miraculous and exciting to watch the courage, love and magic happen.
We all want to love and be loved. It is that simple. Politics separate nations, religion separates zealots, technology has allowed us to earn a living without opening our front door and saying hello to our neighbor. What brings people closer together is one person telling another person, “You matter to me. I love you”
How true, how true! We all need to say “You Matter To Me” more often. It’s so awesome to have been given the opportunity to tell more people this through cards!
I met my coach (up line) on twitter and then in person, so it does work to a degree. On line social networking has its benefits but there is also a lot of impersonal clutter one must sort through. It was a paper card that did hook me. Any way you can make other feel good is worth trying.