A Connection Exercise
Grab a pen and paper. Draw three columns.
In column #1, write the names of the people you are fond of that had someone significant to them die (it doesn’t matter how long ago they died).
In column #2, write down the name of the person who died.
In column #3, write down the last time you connected with the person in column #1.
What do you notice?
What’s the relationship between the person in column #1 and the person listed in column #2? What’s your relationship to them? How fresh is your memory of the person who died?
For many of us, column #3 might be looking pretty sparse. We get it. Days are full. Work keeps you hopping. Your people are in your thoughts, but the opportunity to stay connected never seems to present itself or you’re unsure what actions would be welcome. If this is true for you, you’re not alone.
But your person might be. Alone that is. Especially if your person is a grandparent or parent. And a small gesture might be just what they need today.
A Small Step
For each person in column #1, pick one small step from the list below and give yourself a deadline to do it. Connection is what’s important.
