3 Mindful Practices To Deepen Your Connections

Remember that while we may feel lonely at times, none of us is going through this alone. Although the ways we catch up with each other this season may look less like sharing in-person food and festivities, and more like phone and video calls, we can adapt and find inspiration in the resilience of our relationships. By paying attention to the ever-present potential for care, kindness, and trust, we can kindle the warmth of connection—with ourselves and with all to whom we extend our love. As mindfulness teacher Elisha Goldstein writes, “Mindfulness helps us to wake up to the ‘choice points’ in our relationships when we can decide to connect a bit more by listening, communicating, and allowing our hearts to open.” Ultimately, we can know we are inherently connected not only to our dearest ones, but to all other beings, no matter the distance. Here are three ways to celebrate connection this holiday season.