This week I was totally overwhelmed by all the loving and
beautiful birthday wishes from people all over the world. My heart continues to be filled with so much
appreciation for each person that took time from living life to connect with
me!
One of the wishes included a photo from one of my father’s best
friends as a teenager, Rob. This picture, which is shown above, is a panoramic
view of a bridge connecting two areas that are significant for me. A very
special thanks of gratitude to you Rob for sending that photo, so appreciate
the view and symbolism.
To the left side of the bridge, with the buildings is the
side of the river where up the hill my mother was born, raised and lived until
she married my dad. To the right side of the bridge is the area that my father
was born, raised and lived until he joined the Air Force. This bridge allowed
for my father to travel across the river to school, where he met my mother. The bridge connecting allowed for my parents
to meet, marry and start a family. If that connection between the two sides of
the river had not been made the probability of my existence decreased
dramatically. Yes, I do have a greater appreciation for structural engineers!
Looking at the bridge connecting the two areas immediately reminded
me of the power of connecting and the impact that a connection can bring to our
lives and the lives of others moving forward.
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Connecting has a ripple effect which may be
unconscious awareness, but each connection regardless of how small is
important
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Connections have the ability to further our
goals or dreams
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A Connection is infinite, once made the initial
connection continues to multiple with endless possibilities and no limits or boundaries’.
“A connection is an
opportunity to share or receive compassion, love or support allowing the connection
to expand the ripple effect to create infinite and powerful possibilities” Cindy Lake
Time for me now to remind each of us each connection is
important, even though there is no immediate understanding as to the how, what,
why or need for the connection.
Time for each of us to be mindful that there are no
coincidences!
Here’s to a great week of Connections!
Photo courtesy of Rob T, Florida
