Connection

What is the definition of connection? A relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
 
There are many ways to be connected, and many things to be connected to.

A few years ago I was at a yoga retreat and the teacher was talking about a spiders web with gems, much like water droplets, at each intersection. Each gem was to represent every person. The teacher went on to explain each movement of the web, however big or small, influences every other person in the web of life. I have often thought about this story and looked back on things in my life and noticed how my movements have affected those close, and far from me. Sometimes it's not always so obvious. Here's a link to a story of the spider web for those interested: http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/September05/pf_goddess.htm

There have been times in my life when I have felt an instant connection with a person while others it may have taken time to feel connected. I was recently talking about how I had a moment with a friend of mine where there seemed to be no one else in the packed room but the two of us having our conversation. I can't even tell you what the conversation was about or why we were so engulfed, but there was a connection that was not to be mistaken.

My best friend and I had not seen each other for over two years until recently. I was so excited to see her but the closer I got to being in her company, the more anxious and almost depressed I got. I was not apprehensive about our reunion so much as I was scared we'd grown apart or that our connection may have gotten farther away (the connection I have with her is one I can almost visually see, from my heart to hers). Of course I realized we still have a lot in common, even more so now that we both have children. We can still support each other in our goals and dreams even without having each other within a reasonable driving distance.

Being far away from someone doesn't take the connection away. It can sometimes make you feel like the affect of movement in the web is smaller, but it's still there. There are also times when the movement is felt, but helping is nearly intangible. For me, that's the hardest part. Not being able to be physically there. Not being about to touch, hug, cry with, celebrate or give love in the physical body. 

Sometimes being connected is enough.