Better Human Interactions

What if our interactions were less transactional—where we approached others without needing their validation or seeking affirmation of our worth?

Imagine instead that the goal was to create a connection rooted in care.

Not because we need something in return, but because we understand how painful loneliness can be, and how transformative it is to experience a genuine connection—to feel seen, heard, and valued.

In that moment, you allow yourself to be fully present, brushing aside distractions and embracing the shared opportunity to create something beautiful together.

A simple, authentic exchange that might be exactly what either of you needs, a lifeline during stormy times. Or it could create a moment that one will look back in dark times and smile.

It reminds me of the parable where Hell is a banquet table with long forks, and everyone struggles to feed themselves. Heaven, however, is the same table, but instead, people use the long forks to feed each other.

True fulfillment comes from our ability to support, uplift, and connect with one another, not in seeking to fill our own plates. Seek less, connect more.