Do you know who are the longest living people on this planet? It is a tribe with the most centenarians, which means people who live beyond 100 years? Its from an island in Japan called Okinawa….and the reasons the Okinawans cite for their longevity is their diet, physical activity, genetic traits and most importantly…their social bond with each other.
Even, Aristotle once said, "Man is by nature a social animal." We are wired to connect, to engage, to belong.
However, in today's fast-paced world, where we are overwhelmed with information, we're losing something vital - the bond in our social interactions.
In our hyper-connected world, we are so obsessed with the breadth and width of connections, that we forget the depth of it. And just like, we get fascinated by the expanse of the ocean, we forget that pearls are only found in the depth of it.
Our lives are not defined by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Let me share a personal experience, something similar which took my breath. A few years back, I was going through a rough patch and things had fallen apart in my work as well as personal life.…It was during this time that I reconnected with an old friend, someone I hadn't seen in years…. As we sat down and the layers of years started peeling away, new avenues opened up for the future. He shared his own experiences and challenges, which comforted me because it made me feel how petty my obstacles were. And then he helped open up a new door, something like a door to Alice in Wonderland …. He guided me into running, an activity which I had never been exposed to earlier…. and I was 38 at that time…It was tough, but once I started it, I happened to meet this lovely community of people who I felt was my tribe…They were very similar to me in terms of their interests, inclinations and ambitions…..they are the ones who have stuck around with me and shaped me into what I have become today… That conversation became a turning point for me and it unravelled a completely new chapter in my life.
This one experience taught me an invaluable lesson, that It’s the quality, not just the quantity, which is the essence of human connections. Use the bandwidth of your connection for a deeper meaning, to grow your tribe and find the purpose of your gifted existence.
So, as we wrap up today, rekindle an old friendship, deepen a current relationship, or start a new, meaningful connection. It's these profound bonds that make us truly rich in life.
Until next time, let's make each little interaction count, going deeper, growing wiser. Because Little by little, a little becomes a lot
Thank you for listening, learning and liking and have a beautiful day ahead….Bye
