Connections - Everything Has a Purpose
Every connection we make has a purpose, whether it’s a connection with a person, an animal, or nature. Clearly, we don’t always recognize the purpose at the time, and many we may never recognize. But if you reflect on some of the connections you’ve made in your life, you’ll discover the purpose of the encounter and maybe realize that you learned something in the process.
I keep a journal of the connections that I recognize, and it’s amazing how
- one person leads to another who provides just the thing you were looking for…
- then someone recommends a book…
- you get the book and learn something from that book that is exactly what you needed to hear right then…
- someone tells you about an event…
- you go to the event and meet someone who later becomes a friend or a client…
When you become aware that everything and everyone is connected…, you will automatically make more positive connections. We encounter the people whom we are supposed to meet - for better or worse. Everything that happens is supposed to happen - for better or worse.
- We see a fox on the path - it reminds us to pay attention to nature.
- We are in a difficult relationship - it reminds us to be more tolerant or compassionate.
- We see someone with a seeing-eye dog - it reminds us to be grateful that we have our sight.
The list could go on and on. Everyday, we are given multiple opportunities to learn something from everyone and everything that we encounter.
Take time today to be tuned in and grateful for every encounter. You will be amazed at all the good things that you will discover.