In light of the recent events at the marathon and following it, we want you to know that we are always here for our community to support your journey – especially the healing aspect of it – whatever that may entail.
Boston is a powerful city; in my experience, no matter where I have traveled, our accent and reputation for being strong-willed has always proceeded us. Our tenacity has been tested many times before, and with this tragedy, tests us once again to dig deep and show those around us and those watching us just what we are made of. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity by reaching out to those who are suffering and supporting them in whatever way we can, because even if they didn’t get physically injured or experience the event first hand, the ripple effect of this event will be felt by thousands for some time. So I’m not talking about changing your Facebook icon to show your support, I’m talking about picking up the phone or making time to visit and check in with those who were there or near there that day. What is needed at this time, more than ever, is for us to open our hearts.
In the digital age, machines have enabled us to stay “in touch” without making a true, energetic connection. While information travels to us faster than ever before, it also allows us the illusion of multi-tasking in our personal lives. I’m sure you all agree with me when I say that an email or a text certainly does not take the place of an actual hug from a friend.
Personally, I worry that as we become more technology-dependent, we are losing an important aspect of emotional connection that feeds our souls on a very deep level, leaving our hearts energetically malnourished. This type of deprivation creates loneliness, sadness, anger and leads to lack of sympathy. The good news? We have all the tools we need to fix this imbalance, and at no cost.
By turning our focus from our minds to our hearts, it enables us to connect with others in a way that was once natural to us. As small children, our hearts were the driving force behind our actions. We followed how we felt, pure and simple. As we progress in our lives, society teaches us to obey it’s rules, to “function” instead of feel; which pushes us to go against our nature, to go along with the others, despite how we feel. Yes, it takes effort to change habits or certain ways of thinking, but the ability is readily available to each and every one of us.
