Also, some folks assume that as we get older, it can be harder to connect with new people. That’s because many of us already have routines, social circles, and busy schedules.
But connection lights us up. It inspires us, it shows us new ways of being, and it reminds us that we are part of a human community. And when we’re lit up on the inside, that shows on the outside too!
Here are some ways I’ve found to cultivate more connection in my life.
Never underestimate the power of story.
We are wired to respond to stories. When we hear a story, we empathize with the person at the heart of it. We identify with the storyteller, and we connect.