For the past number of years, I have chosen a word for the following year. Some of the words I have chosen are Grace, Nourish, and Harmony.
This year, as we move forward into 2023, I have chosen once again the word Connection.
Change the dance of your conversations to build connection, invest in relationships, and empower others.
~Sharon K. Summerfield
For me this past year I have navigated several health issues. I cannot begin to express how much it has meant people checking in. Simple questions how are you? Is there anything you need? And how can I help? All these questions and creating space to listen helped to build connection.
Our next health crisis honestly is not another flu, it is loneliness.
Over the past number of years, the ways we connect have changed. We have numerous tools to connect. Having more ways to be “on” and connected has created more disconnection. This is the time for Grace.
May we give ourselves grace and embrace the possibilities of a new day.
~Sharon K. Summerfield
As Dr. Vivek Murthy shared in his book, Together – The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, and in his conversation with Brene Brown, finding those ways to connect and share our stories is vital to our well-being.
When we look at ways to prevent and recover from burnout finding those ways to create connection is key. It is so important we consider how we are coming together, does this energize us? In what ways can we create greater harmony?
In creating harmony we find new ways to blend the melodic rhythm in the dance of life.
~Sharon K. Summerfield
As we look at ways to give ourselves grace and create harmony it is also key to consider what will nourish us. There are times when we need to pause and consider what do I need in this moment. This can be as simple as taking time to meditate, go for a walk, or just be.
Let us nourish our body, mind, and spirit by eating with greater mindfulness.
~Sharon K. Summerfield
As we move forward into 2023, to build connection we first really need to look at how we can yes more often to ourselves. This does mean carefully looking at our true priorities. When we are invited to attend various events and meetings, both personal and professional, it is so important we ask ourselves will this energize me? Taking into account everything on our plates, can I bring my best to this activity? Or do I need to pause and share my thanks for the invitation and send regrets.
Finding those ways to connect with others begins with how we connect with ourselves. We can then choose.
In what ways can you create greater connection in your life?
Be kind.
Be patient.
Be nourished in all you do.
I love your choice of the word connection. And I couldn’t agree more with covid came a dif way of connectiong through technology. But it’s a far cry from getting a hug when you are down.
So pleased you loved my word for 2023. Completely agree connecting through technology is a far cry from a hug. Let us find those ways to connect in real and authentic ways. Be nourished in all you do.