Connecting and reconnecting with others is an essential cornerstone in creating a meaningful life. You can connect with other people via text message or email in seconds.

Over the past 7 months, my husband and I have reconnected with many friends, relatives, and colleagues in the United States, England, South America, and other countries in seconds via text message and email. We have shared articles, books, concerts and other treasures to help you stay positive and in a good mood to receive each new day on a positive note. It takes seconds to text or email!

You can grow and rekindle your relationships starting today.

How do you connect with others?

Are you talking to them via text message, email, cell phone, FaceTime or Zoom?

What new stories of hope, renewal, and connection are you sharing? How do you help them to be positive and motivated?

Doesn’t it make you feel happier and more excited to hear their stories?

What stories, music, articles, and books are you reading and sharing of hope and renewal?

Conversations are another matter:

With this thought in mind, it’s understandable that many conversations are agenda-driven and that people are too busy to talk.

We were recently attending a virtual church service and suddenly I got the thought of calling a friend I hadn’t spoken to in several years. A few days later I called and asked how she and her family were doing. She replied that they were all “fine”.

Hearing her voice was wonderful! She shared how her family has never been closer. Every week they all have a FaceTime or Zoom call to talk about what they are doing and write to each other each week. 7 months ago, they were connecting infrequently!

I said, “It is a wonderful blessing that your children and grandchildren are all on your weekly FaceTime / Zoom connection.” She raised her response from “good” to “a more positive feeling!”

We sent you some articles, a book, and music that we were sure you would enjoy via email in less than 2 seconds! She simply replied a week later, “We’re fine.”

“It is an advantage! In every adversity there is a seed of hope and renewal!”

Several of our adult child friends have moved from other states to be closer to and help their parents. They continue to work on their computer jobs! Families are working together and are stronger because of this.

My husband and I called close friends during the bitter summer hurricane to see how they were doing and if they needed help. Our friend said, “Our neighbor’s big old tree fell on our house. We have no power. (They were without power for two weeks during the hottest part of the summer.) He told us by cell phone:” We are grateful to you! Be alive and well! ”. She also said: “The local television news came and told me about all the damage to our house. He asked us to “record the news program that night, since he had no electricity to record it.” We did it and sent the 3 second ad to his cell phone that he has been charging at his neighbor’s house. In the TV News ad, our friend said, “We are grateful to be alive and well!” She was smiling “! Others were interviewed right after our friend and they were complaining! Our friend is 84 years old! Inspiring!

How to start?

Send a quick text or email asking how they are doing, and send an article, concert, book, or other treasure that will lift their spirits. It only takes a second or two !!

What are 2 strategies for connecting with others by phone or cell phone?

1. Commit to connecting with 1-3 people each day. The important thing is to start developing the habit of connecting with others.

2. Ask them how they are and then ask them how their family is doing.

Listen carefully to what they are saying and offer your perspective when appropriate. Then share an article, concert, book, or something they like via email or text message.

Make this a regular occurrence!

During these stressful times, hearing a positive, kind, and trusting voice brings hope and warmth. We all need this! Do it weekly! Remember that everyone should feel cared for and should feel hope!