The Art of Connection

Loneliness is real. Most people don’t know when it hits them, and it causes them to spiral.

22nd May 2025, 9:00 AM
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It was a cold morning in the city, when certain janabi realised the real currency.

Making friends is an underrated skill whose teachers are few and in between.

We expect to make friends at any age, and this, usually, should be child’s play. Some people, though, are untrustworthy or disrespectful. Weeding out the good ones and leaving the others leaves most people so drained that they limit themselves to their existing approved friends.

Connection is a real art, your colleagues will keep you at work or leave you jobless.

People are different. Anyone seeking a connection has to be able to understand the basics, which are that we are complicated and no one shoe fits all.

Going back to basics is a cool phrase but what is basic to me may not be basic to the other. At this point, I say we do a deep dive into humanity. Being human is being considerate of others as you are of yourself.

Humanity encompasses connection. As humans, we have the innate desire to acquire information. Information is crucial to connection; depending on who we are connecting with, what you say breaks or makes the relationship.

Loneliness hurts. The ache is so bad, it feels like a physical wound that leaves you in a mood. We push through with connections.

The uproar on the negative effects of the internet was not baseless, but, it’s positive effects are endless. Granted, some may need to adjust their usage, but in the end, the pros far outweigh the cons.

The brain is a dominant feature in humans although not visible, it runs all operations. The brain generates thoughts each second of every minute of every day. Its effectiveness is undeniable.

The effect connection has on the brain is tremendous and subtle. The psy connection is what powers humanity. Each organism is connected in some way and craves for connection.

Connection fosters growth, all round; in businesses and life in general.

To connect with people takes courage and calculated moves. It may not be the case, but who knows, it looks that way.

The people you interact with, will inform your surrounding; cliche, right?

Moving from level to level requires connecting with people on different levels. Are you on the lookout? Where’s your courage?

I’m not sure who is cowardly. Being stuck at the same level seems suffocating. Familiarity breeds comfort, most like comfortability.

First, you get the revelation, then comes assimilation what follows will be elevation. What have you been doing with your revelations? Can we elevate you yet?

Are you content with your network? Have you connected enough? Have you lived?

Your business is one step away from the next level. Do you know who you need to know? Lucky for us, with the internet, you can reach out and connect with whomever and whoever. All we need is courage and strength to try again and again.

The real currency with humans is connection. It has pushed people to learn and speak a common language. Connecting with people does not require words. Some connect through music, paint, origin, differences bring connection as well; factors are numerous.

Connection is an art with its complexities. However, each of us has unique traits that maybe different or similar in some way but are a conduit.

Dig deep. Connect with you, then with us.

a la prochene!

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580 words / Published May 22 2025, 9:00 AM
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