How do we foster more authentic connection in everyday life?

A question that has been on my mind a lot lately is, "How do we foster more authentic connection in everyday life?" I'm not talking about the deep conversations we have with those we consider to be of like mind and soul, but the people who you may see often and you realize you don't know at all, or they don't know you, or even strangers at the supermarket or new people you meet at a gathering or in passing.

This question stemmed from my feeling a deep level of dissatisfaction in a lot of my (non work-related) interactions lately where I often found myself in conversations that were far from reciprocal, and being left with that hollow feeling that comes with not being truly seen or heard and not being given the opportunity to truly see and hear the authentic version of the person I was interacting with.

So I channeled that energy I was feeling into a FB Live in my private group, the Spiritual Alignment Community, to start the conversation on why this is so common (especially as people are trying to figure out how to interact with each other after/during a pandemic) and, more importantly, how we can begin to shift this common experience in a way that creates more authentic, meaningful, satisfying, and even intimate dialogues and interactions with one another.

In this video, I of course share my own thoughts and go-to moves to encourage reciprocal connection but I also invited my group members to weigh in - I'll extend that invitation to you as well.

How do you feel about this and what has been your experience? What questions do you ask to open up a more meaningful dialogue and really get to know someone? What do you think needs to be present for two or more people to feel seen, heard and valued in a conversation? Or absolutely anything else pertaining to this topic.

You can watch the video using the links below even if you don't have Facebook (there was a small tech blip which meant the video is in two parts)

PART ONE IS HERE

PART TWO IS HERE

I'd love to hear your thoughts and perspectives, and I wish for you to experience more connection, deeper and more meaningful experiences and conversations that make you feel alive and allow you to both experience your own magic, as well as witness and discover it in others. One thing I know for sure is that when we meet each other in this way, SO much goodness comes from it.

Also, if you are not already a member of my Facebook community I’d love to have you join us - here’s the link.