There is a pandemic going on.

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Not one of disease.

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One of disconnection.

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For we are more separated than ever before.

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We are more distracted and out of presence than we have ever been.

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This is evident in our business relationships, our family relationships, and even our friendships.

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How often do we spend time with each other just listening?

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Can you remember the last time you just held someone, not for sex but just to hold and be held?

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Touch is a great way to connect with another person.

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To hold their hand or just touch them on the shoulder or arm as a sign of support or connection.

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The human connection of truly being present with someone is more valuable to us than anything else.

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We are social creatures.

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Social creatures need to feel connected to others.

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When we are isolated, alone, and solitary we do not thrive.

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Humans need other humans to feel alive and vibrant.

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Being in the presence of another person who is truly listening to us and seeing us opens our hearts and our souls.

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Experiencing the touch of another, the compassion and support of another, does more for us than any drug.

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We all need it.

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So why is it so hard to find?

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Perhaps we need to be the ones to speak up for our needs and let others know what we need.

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Do you feel the pain of disconnection?

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Can you express your need for connection with another person?

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~ Sam Liebowitz, The Conscious Consultant

Host of The Conscious Consultant Hour