Relationship Realization

I had a realization today that I wanted to write about tonight. I have been having some interesting conversations with people from all walks of life and even in different languages lately, which has been fun! And I do enjoy connecting with others, however something has changed for me now.

It occurred to me tonight while I was speaking with my dad(who is one of the wisest men I know on the philosophy of life), that there really are only a handful of people that you will truly connect with in this lifetime. I am not talking about having contacts or knowing the people at the local supermarkets, banks,etc... I am talking about those people that you have real soul to soul conversations with. You know the conversations that you walk away from where both people feel enlightened and energetic because there was a true exchange of your true selves. I really never thought I would be saying this, because all my life I have had no problem making friends and chatting with someone about something or the other. And all of those times I met people the conversations were great and sometimes they led to friendships and other times that is all it was, a great conversation at the time. But my experience of this is growing more and more different as the days go by. I realize that those superficial connections are not enough to feed my soul, so to speak. There is a distinct difference in the connections. Until recently I was unaware of the true difference. I think there are alot of things that you can connect with people on. I also think that all of us have different degrees of connection. For example there are some people that you connect with because you share the same profession, then there are some people that you connect with because you come from the same ethnic background and value system, then there are others that you connect wtih because you have a similar interest in common, etc... All of these connnections are great and enrich our lives. I really am thankful for all of the connections I have.

However the type of connection that I am talking about is deeper than just those things. I am referring to the connections that stay with you for a lifetime. The ones that act as a catalyst in your life, the ones that move you to a different level of yourself. These are the ones that I think are few and far between and I am just now realizing the impact of those in my life and hold a new regard and affinity towards those type of connections.

I am feeling a part of me become more aware of the people I have in my life and how much I cherish all connections that are in my life. I think right now I am seeking to have more meaningful connections with others that are on their own path of growth and discovery as well. This life is quite the journey that we come on and to share it truly with others that can understand just enriches our lives that much more.

Deep for a Monday night, huh?! :) It has just been one of those days for me and is a culmination of some experiences I have been having over the last month or so. I guess it is never to late to realize things that have always been right infront of you.


I wish for everyone to have a great week!

In love and gratitude,

Asha