29 Oct 2023 from Colorado Springs, CO

Y.5 N.12 - Can you say "I love you" to THAT person?

"The Note"…sharin' what I'm thinkin’ feelin’ with you

Hi

You know I am thinking more and more about this thing I call: "The Seven Connections." As I explore the "state of things," I continue to find how disconnected people feel and I am working on helping when and where I can. Daily, it becomes more apparent that seeing, accepting, and cheering on the leader in the mirror is a Most Important Thing.

Not in the "ego" sense; no, I'm talking about looking in the mirror and appreciating that person, acknowledging that person, welcoming that person into your life.

Over the past month I have facilitated sessions on #connection with approximately 750 people in audiences from St. Louis to Orlando to Sacramento.

Every time I run through this script:

"How many of you have told someone near to you that you love them sometime in the past 24 hours? Please raise your hands. With your hands raised, please look around and smile. That's what connection looks like. Ok, now put your hands down; let's do another question. How many of you have looked in the mirror and told that person you love them? Please raise your hand."

You want to know something interesting?

Not only do I not see people raise their hands, but I usually hear an awkward laugh or at least an exaggerated exhale. It's as if people are externalizing the discomfort they would feel if they told themselves they loved themselves.

"But," I then ask, "if it's okay to tell someone else you love them, isn't it okay to love yourself? I mean, you're with you 86,400 seconds daily; shouldn't you love yourself?"

The point of this activity - and why it's on my heart and mind tonight - is not to test your ego strength. Instead (if you're still reading this) I'm writing to say:

1. I think you’re amazing.
2. I hope you think you're amazing...too.
3. Someone you know does not think they are awesome.
4. Please reach out to remind them you think of them. Make it okay AND possible for them to feel a connection; a connection to you, and maybe even a connection to themself.

I'm here in Colorado Springs and will get to run this scenario by at least 3 groups over the next 72 hours. I'm already lookin' forward to it.

Have a great night out there; please do reply and let me know how you are...

Sincerely,

JW

PS: I know it's been since June since I wrote one of these. I have been thinking about "The Note" a lot lately, and am committing to writing more...from time to time.

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