emotionally speaking

This will be a long ass blog post

I allowed myself some deeper meditation and longer shavasana this morning and came to an epiphany which was sparked already with a conversation during my coaching session where I asked about emotions and then emotional support and then connection.

On the surface, it all makes perfect sense - the opposite of love not being hate, but apathy and indifference (was that redundant?) What I strive for with the CARE Alliance is to eradicate disconnection.

Here's what happened to me this week.

I was going into my small town post office just as a lady was leaving. As she bumped her hip against the door to keep it open(her hands full of mail), I went to grab the door for her. Without looking at me, the lady opened the door fully with her back side and stood there holding it for me to walk through. All I felt was her obligation. No opportunity for me to offer my standard "oh, you let your mail pile up too?" or even keep the door open for her. Just a cold soldier (and shoulder lol).

I guess it stuck with me long enough to come out today as I considered community and connection and specifically support groups.

I've needed support groups a few ties in m life. Leaving my childhood religion left the automatic Sunday School Support group. Yes, it was specific - like minded testimony offering but we were a circle of people with common goals at that time.

Most movements have connection in common. For example, it's not called the "I've been hurt" movement but rather the "me too" recognizes we are all in this together.

I've wanted to help people in struggle using the healing power of art for a long while. I was reminded about connection this morning (thank you social media) and my belief that connection is that energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued. When they can give and receive without judgement, when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship. (that would be my girl, Brene Brown who put the eloquence in that concept)

For the times I've needed a hug and a ME TOO, I am forever grateful. I still know Art Heals and it can save for SURE but I want to pivot to offering CARE JAMs to support groups. Give us something to do with our hands (you know truth happens when hands are busy, right?) and leave with tangeable love.

Giving and Receiving, y'all.

peace, love and light - Tori