CONNECTION

Written By vijay sridharan

Connection is being in relationship with something or someone, in the sense of feeling linked or joined. When we’re with other people, connection is an experience of togetherness. And when we’re on our own, it arises as self-understanding.

Inspiration for deepening connection

  • Make eye-contact.

  • Smile at a stranger.

  • Plan time together in real life.

  • Where you know it’s welcome, be physically affectionate. Touch a shoulder. Reach for a hand.

  • Make time for solitude and self-connection.

  • Do a Loving Kindess mediation

Self-reflection

Who are the people who are most important to me?

““I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.””
— Brené Brown
 
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About Calm Cards 
About Calm Cards 

We created these cards as a way to intentionally cultivate the qualities that support us in showing up for ourselves and others, in ways that feel nourishing and meaningful. 

We encourage you to engage with the Calm Cards in whatever way feels best. Here are a few ways that we love to use them:

  • Pick a card in the morning to set an intention for the day

  • Pick a card on a Sunday to set an intention for the week

  • Pick a card on the first day of the month to set an intention for the month

  • Pick a card when you’re feeling stuck, to see what happens when you infuse more of that quality into your day

  • Pick a card when you’re struggling with another person to explore what qualities might bring more ease into your relationship

  • Pick a card and use it as journaling prompt

  • Pick a card and use it in your meditation practice

  • Pick a card to use with a partner or group — like a book club, but an intention club; connect daily or weekly or monthly and share your experiences

  • Send a card to a friend who may need some inspiration

Check out the entire collection of Calm Intentions here.

Pick another Calm Intentions card here.

We’ve also put all of the cards in a lovely booklet for you to use as a mindfulness tool, a journal full of inspiration for your practice. Download the Calm Intentions Journal here!


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