Connection Gems

The Connection Gem is a blog that applies Mindful Compassionate Dialogue to situations in daily life and offers clarity and practical skills. You can find an archive of Connection Gems using the list or search engine below.

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Finding Security in the Face of Fear

As we all face a new situation with COVID-19, we have the opportunity to notice how we respond and where we find security. For some, financial systems that seemed to offer security have suddenly become unpredictable. For others, living without such privilege, resources are even more difficult to access. For the least fortunate, bodies that seemed healthy succumb suddenly to illness and death. So much dramatic change can trigger fear, but it can also motivate you to turn squarely towards it. As you do, it’s natural to ask where you can find security.

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