Connecting and reconnecting with others is an essential pillar in creating a meaningful life. You can connect with others via text or email in a matter of seconds.

Over the past 7 months, my husband and I have reconnected with many friends, relatives, and colleagues in the United States, England, South America, and other countries within seconds via text and email. We’ve shared articles, books, concerts and other treasures to help you stay positive and in a good mood to greet each new day on a positive note. It takes seconds to send a text or email!

You can grow and rekindle your relationships starting today.

How are you connecting with others?

Do you talk to them via text, email, cell phone, FaceTime, or Zoom?

What new stories of hope, renewal, and connection are you sharing? How are you helping them to be positive and motivated?

Doesn’t it make you feel happier and more excited to hear their stories?

What stories, music, articles and books are you reading and sharing for hope and renewal?

Conversations are something else.

With this thought in mind, it’s understandable that many conversations are agenda driven and people are too busy to talk.

We were recently attending a virtual church service and suddenly got a thought to call a friend I hadn’t spoken to in several years. A few days later I called and asked how she and her family were doing. She replied that they were all “fine”.

Hearing his voice was wonderful! She shared how her family has never been closer. Every week everyone has a FaceTime or Zoom call to talk about what they are doing and write to each other every week. Before 7 months ago, they were connecting infrequently!

I said, “It’s a wonderful blessing that your children and grandchildren are all on your weekly FaceTime/Zoom connection.” She raised her response from “fine” to “a more positive feeling!”

We sent you some articles, a book and music that we were sure you would enjoy via email in less than 2 seconds! She simply responded a week later: “We’re fine.”

“It’s an advantage! In every adversity there is a seed of hope and renewal!”

Several of our adult child friends have moved from other states to be closer to their parents and help them. They continue to work at their computer jobs! Families are working together and are stronger because of it.

My husband and I called close friends during the summer hurricane to see how they were doing and if they needed help. Our friend said, “Our neighbor’s very large old tree fell on our house. We are without power. (They were without power for two weeks during the hottest part of the summer.) Be alive and well!” He also said: “The local TV news came and told me about all the damage to our house. She asked us to “record the news show that night because she didn’t have electricity to record it.” We did, and we sent the 3-second ad to her cell phone that she’s been uploading at her neighbor’s house. In the TV News ad, our friend said, “We are grateful to be alive and well!” She was smiling”! Others were interviewed right after our friend and they were complaining! Our friend is 84 years old! Inspiring!

How to start?

Send a quick text or email asking how they are doing, and send in an article, concert, book, or other treasure that will lift their spirits. It only takes a second or two!

What are 2 strategies for connecting with others by phone or cell?

1. Every day make a commitment to connect with 1-3 people. The important thing is to start building the habit of connecting with others.

2. Ask them how they are and then ask how their family is.

Listen carefully to what they say and offer your perspective when appropriate. Then share an article, concert, book, or something they’d enjoy via email or text!

Make this a regular occurrence!

During these stressful times, hearing a trusted, friendly, and positive voice brings hope and warmth. We all need this! Do it weekly! Remember that everyone needs to feel cared for and they need to feel hope!