Circle of love

In your circle of love….

“So far away, doesn’t anybody stay in one place anymore? It would be so nice to see your face at my door” Carole King

Those were the words I woke up to this morning and they rang loud and clear like church bells on Sunday morning! 

I immediately started thinking about my childhood friends and how many of us still kept in contact.  I then took a climb up my family tree… How closely do our lives intersect?   From there I took a dip into my now adult pool of friends… how many of them are real friends?  How many are, as we say in this day and age “facebook buddies, BBM amigos, whatsapp pals, or twitter mates?

Have we as a society become so completely detached that actual human contact or connection is a thing of yesteryear?

In today’s world, we arrange face time via skype.  Our love letters have become text messages and we’re reminded to give birthday recognitions from a facebook alert. 

Don’t take me wrong, I’m an admirer and avid user of today’s technology.  Hence this very blog.  But somehow we need to recognize and maintain a balance. 

So, how do we stay connected with the people we consider to be in our “circle of love”?

Allow me to make a suggestion or a challenge if you will. 

If only for today…

Instead of sending out a text message to say I miss you, pick up the phone so they can hear your voice. 

Instead of facebooking a Happy Birthday card, actually put one in the mail with a personal note attached.

Instead of skyping (if possible) try meeting face to face.

Instead of sending that I love you text… make it more intimate and use your imagination.  Tell them what exactly it is that you love about them.

Instead of smiling and saying hi, actually have physical contact with a hug.  (when appropriate of course)

If only for today, search your hearts for a deeper more personal way to connect to the people you have placed into your true circle of love. 

It’s the little things in life that we will one day look back on and realize THOSE were the big things!

I would love to hear how you all reached out to someone today or any ideas you may have on different ways to stay personally connected. 

Live Love, Meredith