Are you connectable?

Sep 9th, 20112 Comments

Are you approachable? So many of the things we seek for ourselves come through other people. We dream, hope, and pray to have love and abundance in our lives. But are we really open to it?

This blog was partially inspired by a trip to the gym. Almost everyone there had Ipods or Mp3s plugged in. There were several times I thought of reaching out and connecting with someone, but saw the Ipod and straight-ahead stare and thought better of it. I do understand that people may want to focus and have a peaceful time to work out. It is your time away. Women may not want to get hit on. But it is not just at the gym. We are plugged in and tuned out to what is going on around us almost all the time.

I am starting to think that many people do not want to connect with others. Yes, it can be stressful. It could be awkward. People could blow us off or talk our ear off. But do we realize what we are giving up?

Doesn’t anyone want to meet new friends? And do we even connect much with the people we are “close to” anymore?

There is so much value to be had interacting with people. We learn things. We get different perspectives. We get to understand how the world seems to them. It helps us grow and become more diverse. It makes our world bigger and less lonely. People open up new doorways and new worlds to us. It is the primary way our dreams and aspirations come to fruition.

I may be old- but I am not anti-Ipod, anti-music, anti-text, anti-internet, anti-TV, or anti-computer game. I just hope it doesn’t totally replace your opportunity to connect and interact with people. You have to have times that you are connectable.

Don’t short-change yourself. There is a whole new world out there. You never know whom you might meet.

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About author:

Michael Hoffman’s passion is guiding people to connect with their natural gifts. He believes that we all have innate gifts that hugely benefit others and the world when we offer them. The purest example of these gifts is the Native American concept of medicine or the gift you offer your people. Michael defines your medicine or gift as the natural effect you have on other people when your heart is open. Unfortunately, the demands of our current culture to comply and fit in often distract people away from their inherent gifts and the natural expression of their being. Michael believes many of us have forgotten our dreams and what we are about. This sadly results in a loss of purpose, passion, and vitality. As an innate gift specialist, Michael offers retreats, classes, and individual sessions to allow people to reclaim their natural gifts. These venues allow people to identify, awaken, and offer their gifts. This experiential work incorporates Zen thought, Native American ceremony, rites-of-passage, and releasing limiting belief systems. Michael also maintains his meta blog to provide knowledge, skills, and awareness for unfolding your natural gifts. He is currently compiling this knowledge and research into a college class and book. Michael earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1987 and Master of Social Work in 1996. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In addition to his formal education, Michael studied and apprenticed with a Zen Master and spiritual teacher for 22 years to learn how to guide people to understand themselves. He has worked with people professionally since 1986 as a psychotherapist and teacher. Michael currently resides in Oceanside, California.

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2 Responses to “Are you connectable?”

  1. Eve Hogard says:
    September 9, 2011 at 7:51 am

    so glad to see another post! great topics, and timely – thx, Michael!

  2. admin says:
    September 9, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    Thanks Eve. My website experienced some technical difficulties which are now worked out. So posts will be forthcoming again….

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