Thank you for your feedback! Your engagement during this Listening Series has been amazing! The blog about “Listening to Your Body” really resonated with so many within our community. During our previous post, we discussed, “Who in the world are you listening to,” and noted how we must be more discerning regarding those important connections. Today, we will talk about how we are better together. Life will often cause you to think you are all alone; that you may be better off flying solo. Trust me, that’s a trick of the devil! Also, because we have so many forms of electronic connections, one would think we are closer and more connected than ever. However, that is not the case. Now, we are able to hide among those connections and or only maintain superficial connections without fully opening ourselves up and building intimate relationships. Don’t miss out on the power in your connections! We all need family, friendships, colleagues, confidants, accountability partners, church groups, business acquaintances, and or meet-up squads to manage life.
Have you noticed that as you have gotten older, your circle has also gotten smaller? I also noticed that because of the competing priorities in life, we must be more intentional about nurturing and sustaining those connections. During my research, I found several articles that noted friendships are not only good for your emotional and mental health; but they are essential to your physical health as well. An article entitled, “The Science of Why Friendships Keep Us Healthy,” states that people who have friends and close confidants are more satisfied with their lives and less likely to suffer from depression. They are also less likely to die from all causes, including heart problems and a range of chronic diseases (please see the attached link for more information The science of friendship (apa.org)
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 27:17, As iron shapes iron, so one person sharpens another. Romans 12:16, Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Hebrews 10:24, And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
You are not alone! Take a moment to reconnect with an old friend, allow your heart to be open to nurturing new connections, and be more deliberate about sharing your life with others. It is not too late to start or rekindle that connection. As always, thank you for your love and continued support! Join me in prayer to change hearts, to heal our land, and for the contentment and peace to handle whatever should come up! I am so thankful to each of you for joining me on this journey to re-imagine contentment in 2024! God has so much in store for each of us. This is our year to OVERCOME!
Always look for the Remarkable in your life!
Min., Dr. ReShone
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